Guess what? I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more...trombone.
If that describes you, you're in luck. Events surrounding the guest appearance of trombonist Jeremy Wilson at the UT Trombone Symposium continue on Friday and Saturday, all free. On Friday night, Wilson will give a solo recital (assisted by others) in Performance Hall 32 of the Alumni Memorial Building -- 8 p.m. Saturday night will see Wilson performing with the UT Symphony Orchestra in the Cox Auditorium (AMB) at 8 p.m. See my story in this week's METRO PULSE to learn more about Jeremy Wilson.
Thursday night's event, a combined concert of the UT Trombone Choir and the UT Wind Ensemble, was more than just a great appetizer for the rest of the week. Wilson performed the Concerto for Tenor Trombone and Wind Ensemble by the contemporary American composer Eric Ewazen. Gary Sousa conducted the UT Wind Ensemble.
Following that was Rosa Parks Boulevard for Three Trombones and Symphonic Band by Michael Daugherty--with trombones played by Wilson and his former teacher and UT professor Don Hough, with Daniel Cloutier on bass trombone. This was an eye-opener both in the virtuosity of the three players and also for Daugherty's piece. The work is an almost indescribable blend of lyricism and brilliantly scripted cacophony that revs the engine and takes one on a ride of musical expressionism. I should mention that Daugherty is nominated for a Grammy this year in the "Best Classical Album" category for his Metropolis Symphony. The Grammy's are awarded on Sunday night.
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