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Wind Ensemble Concert "Dancing In Memory" Rescheduled for Wednesday, October 19

Published October 17, 2022

Wind Ensemble 2022

WHAT:۽ֱ Wind Ensemble – “Dancing in Memory”

WHEN:5:30 p.m. October 19

WHERE:Front Lawn of Bon Aire (۽ֱ President’s House, 4508 Bon Air Dr., Monroe)

COST:Free and open to the public

MONROE, LAThe ۽ֱ Wind Ensemble’s concert has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 19th at 5:30 pm on the front lawn of Bon Aire, the ۽ֱ President’s House, 4508 Bon Air Dr. in Monroe. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and listen to the concert planned and prepared by the late Director of Bands, Dr. Derle Long. The concert has been re-titled “Dancing in Memory” in honor of Dr. Long.

The music selected for the performance surveys dance music from a variety of cultures and regions. Eunice Two-Step from James Syler’s five-movement work, Suite Louisiane, isa transcription of a popular Cajun piece on accordion. Also included on the program is a setting of Florence Price’s Juba Dance, transcribed by ۽ֱ/NLU alum Jay Bocook.

For more information on this performance, contact the ۽ֱ School of Visual and Performing Arts at 318.342.3811.