Marching band concert at Endler

The University of Stellenbosch Symphonic Wind Ensemble (USSWE) will present a concert as part of the Endler Concert Series on Friday September 15 at 8pm. The evening will commence with Chesford Potrait by James Swearingen, an upbeat overture for band. Other works to be performed include Concerto for Two Trumpets, Vivaldi, featuring Chico Munoz and Lara Havenga on piccolo trumpet and D trumpet respectively, Rondo – 3rd movement – from Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band, Binge, performed by Josie McClure and the popular Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin, with Carmen van Renssen on piano. The performance will conclude with Sinatra in Concert, a medley of well-known songs popularised by the late Frank Sinatra including New York, New York, It Was A Very Good Year, The Lady Is A Tramp and My Way. The University of Stellenbosch Symphonic Wind Ensemble will be conducted by Reghardt Kühn, Pamela Kierman and ex Matie, Riaan van Wyk. The USSWE will share the evening with Stellenbosch University Jazz Band, conducted by Felicia Lesch. Tickets cost R50 – R30 for students and pensioners – and are available through Computicket and at the door. Contact Fiona Grayer at concerts@sun.ac.za or 021 808 2358.