Brass & Organ Chamber Concert
Join us for an exhilarating evening of music celebrating the majestic combination of brass and organ. Featuring core members of the Charleston Symphony and special guests.
This concert showcases diverse and dynamic repertoire, with a mix of sacred and cinematic elegance, timeless classics, and beloved melodies. From Baroque to Classical and Jazz to Contemporary, enjoy a range of musical genres with works by Bach, Bernstein, Copland, Elgar, Monteverdi, Vivaldi, and more. You won’t want to miss the triumphant finale of Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony, a breathtaking conclusion that unites brass and organ in a magnificent sonic celebration.
General Admission Seating: $30 Adults ($15 Students/Under 18)
ARTISTS
Nicholas Quardokus, Organ
Tony Marti & Tim Hudson, Trumpets
Brandon Nichols, Horn
Chris Lindgren, Trombone
Justin Clarkson, Tuba
Beth Albert, Timpani
Ryan Leveille, Percussion
PROGRAM
Grand Choeur Dialogue | Eugene Gigout
Grand Valley Fanfare | Eric Ewazen
Carolina in the Morning | arr. Arthur Frackenpohl
Simple Gifts | Aaron Copland (arr. Jari Villanueva)
Toccata in G Major | Theodore Dubois
Nimrod, from Enigma Variations | Edward Elgar (arr. Scott Hyslop)
Canzona per Sonare #4 | Giovanni Gabrieli
St. Louis Blues | W.C. Handy (arr. Arthur Frackenpohl)
INTERMISSION
Trumpet Voluntary | Jeremiah Clarke (arr. Tim Hudson)
Concerto in D | Antonio Vivaldi/J.S. Bach (arr. Steve Dube)
Fanfare, Tango, and Fughetta on Hebrew Themes | Stanley Hoffman
This Little Babe, from Ceremony of Carols | Benjamin Britten (arr. Andrew Lloyd)
Variations on Simple Gifts | David Arcus
Selections from West Side Story | Leonard Bernstein (arr. Jack Gale)
- Maria
- Tonight
- Gee, Officer Krupke
Christe Redemptor | Claudio Monteverdi
A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square | arr. Jack Gale
Maestoso, from Symphony No. 3 “Organ” | Camille Saint-Saëns (arr. Craig Garner)
