In 2016, I was lucky to be invited to the Northern Kentucky University Philharmonic Orchestra as a community member. Following is our first concert “Suite Strings”.
John Rutter: Suite for Strings – Mvt. 1. A-Roving
John Rutter: Suite for Strings – Mvt. 1. A-Roving. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
John Rutter: Suite for Strings – 2. I Have a Bonnet Trimmed With Blue.
John Rutter: Suite for Strings – 2. I Have a Bonnet Trimmed With Blue. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
John Rutter: Suite for Strings – 3. O Waly Waly
John Rutter: Suite for Strings – 3. O Waly Waly. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
John Rutter: Suite for Strings – 4. Dashing Away
John Rutter: Suite for Strings – 4. Dashing Away. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th, 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
Jean Sibelius – Andante festivo
Jean Sibelius – Andante festivo. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th, 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
Edward Elgar – Nimrod
Edward Elgar – Nimrod. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th, 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
Gustav Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No.2 – Mvt. 1, “Jig: Vivace”
Gustav Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No.2 – Mvt. 1, “Jig: Vivace”. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th, 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
Gustav Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No.2 – Mvt. 2, “Ostinato: Presto”
Gustav Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No.2 – Mvt. 2, “Ostinato: Presto”. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th, 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
Gustav Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No.2 – Mvt. 3, “Intermezzo: Andante con moto”
Gustav Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No.2 – Mvt. 3, “Intermezzo: Andante con moto”. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th, 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
Gustav Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No.2 – Mvt. 3, “Finale – Dargason: Allegro”
Gustav Holst – St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29, No.2 – Mvt. 3, “Finale – Dargason: Allegro”. Performed by NKU Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Amy Gillingham conducting, at Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University on October 11th, 2016. “Suite Strings” concert.
In October 2013 I picked up a violin for the first time. Northern Kentucky University has this great program for beginner adults who would like to learn to play a string instrument. Violin always appealed to me for some reason, so I joined. within about a year, I was able to move to an intermediate level class.
In the summer of 2016, I joined a 6-week long Community Orchestra session, directed by James Ledbetter, and culminating in a concert shared below.
Astor Piazzolla : Oblivion
Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla performed by Northern Kentucky University Community Orchestra at NKU Greaves Hall on June 28 2016. Featuring special guest appearance by Amy Gillingham the Director of the NKU String Project and the Executive Director of the National String Project Consortium
Astor Piazzolla : Libertango
Libertango by Astor Piazzolla performed by Northern Kentucky University Community Orchestra at NKU Greaves Hall on June 28 2016
David R. Holsinger : On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss
On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss by David R. Holsinger, performed by Northern Kentucky University Community Orchestra at NKU Greaves Hall on June 28 2016
Johann Sebastian Bach : Brandenburg Concerto No 5
Brandenburg Concerto No 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Northern Kentucky University Community Orchestra at NKU Greaves Hall on June 28 2016
Vaclav Nelhybel : Danza
Danza by Vaclav Nelhybel performed by Northern Kentucky University Community Orchestra at NKU Greaves Hall on June 28 2016