More Music! No Lame Photos!

Tonight, EOU presented a triple header: Wind Ensemble, Women's Choir, and Chamber Choir.

Tom Fetz conducted the 20 or so-piece Wind Ensemble (which included four clarinets, a flute, two bassoons, two saxes (I think one each alto and tenor), three trumpets, two horns (French, I think), two trombones, and a five-member percussion group. And one exceptionally impressive tuba! Their "Variations on a Korean Folk Song" was the highlight for me. However, overall their sound was pretty much overwhelmed by the percussionists.

Next, Michael Fraser conducted the 17-member Women's Choir, which is somewhat unusual in that its membership is open to just about anyone of the appropriate gender. Of their four numbers, I liked most the Japanese composition, "Akai Hana, Shiroi Hana". On one number they were accompanied by four or five band members, including the strong drummer, Trent Shuey, whom I experienced last Friday with the Jazz Ensemble.

Finally, the EOU Chamber Choir, over forty voices strong, took the stage under Peter Wordelman's baton. I continue to be amazed at what he gets out of these kids, and how he comes up with some astonishing international music: African, South American, East European, etc. As some of you know, Chamber Choirs of recent past years have been led by Peter to state choral championships and other awards and accolades. They never disappoint, and usually leave you with thundering in the rafters, your ears ringing.