Tuesday, November 18, 2014

GBQ Residency continues with composer James Stephenson









The residency with the Gaudete Brass Quintet continued today at South High School.  In addition to several members of the quintet rehearsing as soloists with different bands, the entire GBQ rehearsed with the DGS Wind Ensemble preparing James Stephenson's piece Dodefecta.  Mr. Stephenson lives in Evanston and came to the rehearsal today to give the students and the quintet feedback from the authoritative perspective of a composer on the performance of the piece.

Hear the GBQ perform Dodefecta with the DGS Wind Ensemble on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7 PM in the auditorium at South High School.  Hear members of the GBQ play with South High School Bands and the O'Neill Middle School band on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7 PM in the auditorium at South High School.  Both concerts are free and the public is cordially invited.