The NOVA Alexandria Band performing Overture for the Winds by Charles Carter at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
What a night!!! A collaborative evening featuring The NOVA Alexandria Band, The George Mason University Wind Symphony, special guest french horn soloist Kat Fitzpatrick and two wonderful works by our very own student composers, Matthew Bandman and Nathan Pereda.
The NOVA Alexandria Band performing Overture for Winds by Charles Carter (1926-1999) at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt ConleyRachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
The NOVA Alexandria Band is a community band and mixes musicians of all ages and backgrounds.
The NOVA Alexandria Band performing Overture for Winds by Charles Carter (1926-1999) at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Matthew Bandman took the time to explain his new composition Roses of Galante. What a wonderful work!
Matthew Bandman, one of our student composers explains his piece, Roses of Galante, performed by the NOVA Alexandria Band at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Matthew Bandman’s Roses of Galante being performed by the Alexandria Band. What a lovely piece!
Pianist, Nathan Pereda performing “Roses of Galante” by Matthew Bandman, with the NOVA Alexandria Band performing ” at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Soloist Kate Fizpatrick, from the Air Force Ceremonial Brass, joined the band for Moreceau de concert by Camille Saint-Saens.
Soloist Kate Fitzpatrick joins The NOVA Alexandria Band performing Morceau de Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Kate has also performed with the Airmen of Note and spent 17 years with the Air Force Band.
Soloist Kate Fitzpatrick joins The NOVA Alexandria Band performing Morceau de Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt ConleyIt’s always nice to see family and friends capturing the members of The NOVA Alexandria Band at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Ashley Begley performing Shepherd’s Hey by Percy Grainger
Pianist, Ashley Begley performing Shepherd’s Hey by Percy Grainger with The NOVA Alexandria Band at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
After intermission, Mark Camphouse and the George Mason Wind Symphony began their program with the house standing during The Star-Spangled Banner by John Stafford Smith.
Mark Camphouse conducting the George Mason University Wind Symphony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt ConleyThe George Mason University Wind Symphony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
They performed Festive by Edward Gregson, Be Thou My Vision by David Gillingham, March Militaire Francaise by Camille Saint-Saens and Rolling Thunder by Henry Fillmore. The most amazing work of their night, however was “Remembering the Many” by Justin David Casinghino. His work is a, “reflection on the atrocities of mass gun violence in our American schools.” What an incredibly stunning work.
Mark Camphouse conducting The George Mason University Wind Symphony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt ConleyThe George Mason University Wind Symphony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Mark’s Bio is more than impressive! Here are some highlights, 2018-19, marks, Mark Camphouse’s 41st year of full-time teaching in higher education. He is the director of Concert Bands, conductor of the GMU Wind Symphony and a full faculty member for Music there as well.
Mark Camphouse conducting The George Mason University Wind Symphony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Camphouse has 30 published works for wind band and performs around the U.S. and abroad in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Symphony Center in Chicago, the royal Albert Hall in London and many more. Overall, he has served as guest conductor, lecturer, and clinician in 43 states and in Canada, Europe, China and Costa Rica. We are so pleased to have him collaborate and share the stage with us.
Mark Camphouse conducting The George Mason University Wind Symphony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
The final performance of the night, combined the GMU Wind Symphony and the NOVA Alexandria Band for a work that knocked us off our feet! Perseverance by Nathan Pereda.
Nathan Pereda describing his composition Perseverance, to be performed by NOVA Alexandria Band and The George Mason University Wind Symphony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Nathan is another student composer who created a work about persevering through depression and getting through life.
Nathan Pereda describing his composition Perseverance, to be performed by NOVA Alexandria Band and The George Mason University Wind Symphony at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
I can’t even begin to express how good this piece was. Well, You can hear it for yourself! I’ll be adding Matthew’s work as soon as I get that! In the mean time, Here’s Nathan!
Combined George Mason University Wind Symphony and the NOVA Alexandria Band. Lisa Eckstein, conductor
Lisa Eckstein conducts, Perseverance, with the combined, NOVA Alexandria Band and The George Mason University Wind Symphony, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt ConleyLisa Eckstein conducts, Perseverance, with the combined, NOVA Alexandria Band and The George Mason University Wind Symphony, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
The standing ovation was immediate! What an incredible night!!!
The standing ovation for Perseverance, by Nathan Pereda, with the combined, NOVA Alexandria Band and The George Mason University Wind Symphony, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt ConleyMark Camphouse and Lisa Eckstein at the end of the concert and performance of Perseverance, by Nathan Pereda, with the combined, NOVA Alexandria Band and The George Mason University Wind Symphony, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
Mark Camphouse let our student composers know how wonderful their works were.
Mark Camphouse and Lisa Eckstein at the end of the concert let Matthew Bandman and Nathan Pereda know just how good their works are, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on October 25th, 2018. Photo by Britt Conley
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Our next Holiday Concert will be at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall on Thursday December 11th from 8:00 – 10pm.
Our next event here at the school is a concert/master class by famed vibraphonist Jon Metzger. He is coming for our recital series at our Music Department Recital Hall in room 118 at the Center for Design Media and the Arts at our Alexandria Campus, right up the hill from the Schlesinger Concert Hall.
Additionally, please consider coming to our Recital Series below
Also please consider coming to spend an evening at the Carlyle Club, Nov. 5: with our NOVA Jazz Ensemble Night, 7:30-9:30pm, Carlyle Club in Alexandria, (tickets & food minimum required).
Thursday, Nov. 8: Air Force Band Wind Quintet Concert, 7:30-9:30pm, the Lyceum in Alexandria. Come hear the world premiere of a piece by NOVA faculty member, Dr. Jonathan Kolm, commissioned by the Air Force Band Quintet.
Tuesday, Dec. 4: NOVA Student Jazz Combos Recital, 7:30-9pm, AFA Black Box Theater in the Center for Design, Media and the Arts – Room 103 in the Foyer.
Wednesday, Dec. 5: NOVA Student Chamber Ensembles Recital, 5:30-7pm, AFA Room 118 – Recital Hall for the Music Department, in the Center for Design, Media and the Arts.
Friday, Dec. 7: NOVA Student Piano Recital, 7:30-9pm, AFA Room 118 – Recital Hall for the Music Department, in the Center for Design, Media and the Arts.
Saturday, Dec. 8: NOVA Student Instrumental Recital, 2-3:30pm, AFA Room 118 – Recital Hall for the Music Department, in the Center for Design, Media and the Arts.
Saturday, Dec. 8: NOVA Student Voice Recital, 5-6:30pm, AFA Room 118 – Recital Hall for the Music Department, in the Center for Design, Media and the Arts.
Sunday, Dec. 9: Crystal Williams Cello Recital, 3-4pm, AFA Room 118 – Recital Hall for the Music Department, in the Center for Design, Media and the Arts.
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