Where: Hlahol Concert Hall,
Masarykovo nábř. 248, 110 00 Nové Město, Česko
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The orchestra's repertoire combines classical and modern compositions and showcases the high level of ensemble playing, creativity, and technical skill of these young musicians.
Selections from the program:
The Lord of the Dance – Ronan Hardiman/ arr. Larry Moore
Dies Irae Fantasia – Deborah Baker Monday
St. Paul Suite – Gustav Holst
Ashokan Farewell from the film Civil War – Jay Ungar / arr. Calvin Custer
Selections from the film The Polar Express – Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri / arr. Michael Story
The DeKalb High School Orchestra comes from the town of the same name in the US state of Illinois. DeKalb High School is one of the largest schools in the region, with over two thousand students in four grades. The school has a tradition dating back more than 100 years, to the early 20th century. As part of its standard educational program, the school also has an extensive music program, with students active in orchestras, choirs, and various jazz ensembles. The DeKalb Orchestra, which you will see perform regularly at competitions and festivals throughout the United States, has won high honors at the renowned Heritage Music Festival, IHSA Division, and Music in the Parks. It has already completed one international tour to the Czech Republic and will visit us for the second time in 2025. Their repertoire combines classical and modern compositions and showcases the high level of ensemble playing, creativity, and technical proficiency of these young musicians. This concert will be a unique opportunity for young musicians to showcase their artistry and the results of a year’s work.