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Marist Band to perform two holiday concerts in Nelly Goletti on Sunday
James Marconi
Issue date: 11/30/06 Section: News
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The Marist College Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, and Handbell Choir will strike up a festive tune this Sunday, performing in back-to-back concerts in the Nelly Goletti Theater.
With any luck, said Band President Matt De Pace, the dual performances will be an opportunity for the band to provide a little seasonal cheer and have a successful fundraiser in the process.
"We just want to fill the house," De Pace said. "We're playing our signature song, Sleigh Ride, and a bunch of other holiday tunes. The concert is just the band, not the full music department, so it gives us a chance to shine on our own."
Hopefully, he said, attendance will improve from last year's winter concert, which was lacking in numbers due to a passing snowstorm.
According to De Pace though, the dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work of band members is just as crucial to the success of the event as sheer numbers. And those are qualities that they have demonstrated in spades, he said.
"The band has taken a jump with the new executive board," said De Pace. "It has been a really, really good year.
The musical and numerical strength of the freshman class (54 to be exact) is also a plus, he said.
"Each year as we get bigger, I think the talent grows and we can up the quality of the music…we had some really talented players come in this year."
Also contributing to the practical logistics of the concert are the honorary band fraternity and sorority, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, which play an integral part in setting up and decorating the theater before the performance. Come Sunday they will be decking the halls, so to speak, with poinsettias donated by the local Home Depot.
After both the 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. concerts, De Pace said that attendees are welcome to go down to the Music Department, where Kappa Kappa Psi will be selling CD's from past performances and Tau Beta Sigma has a store featuring holiday wares. These sales combined with the profit made from the tickets themselves constitute a major fundraiser for the band, and De Pace said he encourages friends and family to come out and show their support.
Advance tickets for this event can be purchased by calling extension 3242. Student tickets cost $4, faculty $5, and general admission $6.
With any luck, said Band President Matt De Pace, the dual performances will be an opportunity for the band to provide a little seasonal cheer and have a successful fundraiser in the process.
"We just want to fill the house," De Pace said. "We're playing our signature song, Sleigh Ride, and a bunch of other holiday tunes. The concert is just the band, not the full music department, so it gives us a chance to shine on our own."
Hopefully, he said, attendance will improve from last year's winter concert, which was lacking in numbers due to a passing snowstorm.
According to De Pace though, the dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work of band members is just as crucial to the success of the event as sheer numbers. And those are qualities that they have demonstrated in spades, he said.
"The band has taken a jump with the new executive board," said De Pace. "It has been a really, really good year.
The musical and numerical strength of the freshman class (54 to be exact) is also a plus, he said.
"Each year as we get bigger, I think the talent grows and we can up the quality of the music…we had some really talented players come in this year."
Also contributing to the practical logistics of the concert are the honorary band fraternity and sorority, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, which play an integral part in setting up and decorating the theater before the performance. Come Sunday they will be decking the halls, so to speak, with poinsettias donated by the local Home Depot.
After both the 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. concerts, De Pace said that attendees are welcome to go down to the Music Department, where Kappa Kappa Psi will be selling CD's from past performances and Tau Beta Sigma has a store featuring holiday wares. These sales combined with the profit made from the tickets themselves constitute a major fundraiser for the band, and De Pace said he encourages friends and family to come out and show their support.
Advance tickets for this event can be purchased by calling extension 3242. Student tickets cost $4, faculty $5, and general admission $6.
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