Wind Ensemble: Heavy Metal (and Wood)
Conducted by Chair of Instrumental Studies Matthew Marsit, Boston Conservatory Wind Ensemble fuses rock ’n’ roll, heavy metal, funk, and groove with the traditional harmonies and colors of the wind ensemble. Featuring woodwind, brass, and percussion students, this immersive concert experience combines surround-sound electronics, electric guitar, rock drum kits, light displays, and more with the standard instrumentation of a wind ensemble.
This performance has been selected as part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee's fall 2022 Center Stage collection. Learn more about Center Stage and view all Center Stage performances.
Program Information
Repertoire
SALLY LAMB MCCUNE: “Caveat” (2014)
FRANK ZAPPA: “The Dog Breath Variations” (1978)
*Frank Zappa logo courtesy of the Zappa Family Trust
KATAHJ COPLEY: “Haywire” (2018)
STEVEN BRYANT: Ecstatic Waters (2008)
1. Ceremony of Innocence –
2. Augurs –
3. The Generous Wrath of Simple Men –
4. The Loving Machinery of Justice –
5. Spiritus Mundi (epilogue)
JOHN MACKEY: “Asphalt Cocktail” (2009)
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