Convergence Symphonic Band Winter Concert - Listen to the Warmth of Humanity

The winter cold may be setting in, but come and listen to the warmth of humanity in this unique concert from the Convergence Symphonic Band in their Winter Concert!

Our Meetup group supports so many amazing local ensembles and this group is equally amazing! The Convergence Symphonic Band under the baton of Gary Gackstatter has a program that will be sure to warm the soul on the cold winter days. You can see the full program described below. One highlight is A Movement for Rosa, inspired by Rosa Parks and her resistance to oppression and fight for equality. Another highlight is the Concertino, featuring St Louis Symphony Orchestra Flautist, Jennifer Nitchman! And the best part is, like many of our Meetup events, this is all FREE! Meetup member and organizer Marsha Clark is playing the flute in this concert as well - and it is always a treat to hear Meetup members play themselves! The concert is at Principia School's Ridgway Auditorium. As always, please keep your RSVP up to date, and you can even change it the day of!

Looking forward to an evening of stirring music! In the full program, the following works are featured:

Bell Carol a la Big Band, arr. by Rob Romeyn

O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen, transcribed by H. Robert Reynolds.

Concertino, by Cecile Chaminade, OP. 107, arr. by Clayton Wilson, performed by Guest Soloist from the St Louis Symphony Orchestra Flautist, Jennifer Nitchman

Carolan’s Dream, arr by Gary Gackstatter

Kokopelli, by Gary Gackstatter

Ave Maria, by Frank Schubert, arr. by Kyle Rodger, Guest Conductor Rebecca Friesen

A Movement For Rosa, by Mark Camphouse

Sleigh Ride, by Leroy Anderson, Surprise Guest Conductor