2016-2017 Concerts:
Christopher Stanichar, Conductor & Composer
November 15, 2016 Northwest Iowa Symphony OrchestraCD ReleasedIncludes Tracks Conducted by Christopher Stanichar and others
November 15, 2016 at 1:30 PM Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra (Sioux Center, Iowa)
- J. Haan Auditorium
Dr. John Bailey, FluteCHILDREN’S CONCERT (for over 1100 students) Program: With Christopher Stanichar as host and conductor “HERE’S THE STORY…”: Featuring Programmatic Music NISO presents an exciting concert featuring great symphonic music performed by the orchestra, a virtuoso flutist, and a memorable presentation of Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofé. The orchestra demonstrates the intentions of different composers who have composed programmatic symphonic music. The Grand Canyon Suite was performed in honor of the centennial of the National Park Service and slides of the Grand Canyon were included in the presentation.
November 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra (Sioux Center, Iowa)
- J. Haan Auditorium
Dr. John Bailey, FluteSUBSCRIPTION CONCERT Program: “HERE’S THE STORY…”
- Smetana: The Moldau
- Linda Robbins Coleman: In Good King Charles’s Golden Days
- Borne/Bizet: Fantaisie Brillante on Themes from “Carmen”
- Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite
November 22, 2016 at 7:30 PM Worthington Area Symphony OrchestraMemorial Auditorium (Worthington, MN)Brett Cooper, PianoKurt Haag, PianoKaren Skog, Piano Program:
- Delius: The Sleigh Ride
- Saint-Saëns: Carinval of the Animals
Narrated by Christopher Stanichar
- Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20
- Lopez (arr. Krogstad): Selections from Frozen
- Goeller: Christmas Carol Sing-Along
November 26 and December 3, 2016 Worthington Area Symphony OrchestraMemorial Auditorium (Worthington, MN)Brulé (Native American New Age Band)REGIONAL BROADCAST on Pioneer Television (Minnesota Public Television) Program: “RED NATIVITY” (Blend of music from the Holiday season and the traditional dance of Native America with Native American instruments)
December 3, 2016 at 3:00 Northwest Iowa Symphony YOUTH Orchestra (Sioux Center, Iowa)
- J. Haan Auditorium
Fall ConcertDr. Christopher Stanichar, Conductor Program:
- Piazzolla (arr. Kazik): Libertango
- Lunn (arr. Moore): Downton Abbey
- Holst: Brook Green Suite
- Davis (Mannheim Steamroller, arr. Longfield): Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)
- Newbold: Lion City
- Traditional (arr. Martin): More Festive Strings
December 4, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.Westminster Presbyterian ChurchMissy Johnson, SopranoRussell Svenningsen, Tenor Program:
- Handel: Selections from Messiah
Carmel Symphony Orchestra (Carmel, Indiana)Semi-Finalist (Final 12 Candidates)January 2017
February 25, 2017, at 7:30 PM Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra (Sioux Center, Iowa)
- J. Haan Auditorium
Okee Dokee Brothers (Grammy-Award Winning Band)SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT (POPS) Program: “A NIGHT WITH THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS” ( Grammy Award Winning Band)
- Copland: Hoe-Down
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Cripple Creek
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Can You Canoe
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Rosita
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Thousand Star Hotel
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Through the Woods
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Cripple Creek
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Out of Tune
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Echo
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Jamboree
- Sousa: Washington Post March (Featuring Celebrity Conductor Winner, fundraiser)
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Don’t Fence Me In
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Jackalope
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Mama Don’t Allow
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Bullfrog Opera
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Boatman’s Dance
- Okee Dokee Brothers: Roll On River
April 8, 2017 at 3:00 Northwest Iowa Symphony YOUTH Orchestra (Sioux Center, Iowa)
- J. Haan Auditorium
Spring ConcertDr. Christopher Stanichar, Conductor Program:
- Geminiani: Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 3, no. 2
- Gamboa: Reminiscencias (featuring Emily Meyer, Violin)
- Deanna Wehrspann: Breath (Iowa Premiere)
- Tchaikovsky: “Andante Cantabile” from String Quartet no. 1, op. 11
- Anderson: Plink, Plank, Plunk
April 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra (Sioux Center, Iowa)
- J. Haan Auditorium
Sean Botkin, PianoSUBSCRIPTION CONCERT Program: “Rocky: An All-Rachmaninoff Concert”
- Rachmaninoff: Vocalise, op. 34
- Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18 (conducted by Henry Duitman)
- Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, op. 45
May 23, 2017 at 7:30 PM Worthington Area Symphony OrchestraMemorial Auditorium (Worthington, MN) Program: “Cinco de Mayo Celebration”
- Nunó: Hymno Nacional Mexicano
- Smith: The Star-Spangled Banner
- Gamboa: Paso Doble
- Marquez: Danzon no. 2
- Padilla (arr. Isaac): El Relicario
- Beethoven: Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92
- Williams: The March from 1941
2016-2017 Concerts: Christopher Stanichar, Composer: Performances and Premieres January 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.Senior Degree RecitalRachel Burger, ClarinetBrett Cooper, Piano (Accompanist)Kresge Recital HallAugustana University Program:
- Stanichar: Pink Ribbon for Susan (Band Transcription)
April 16, 2017, at 9:30 a.m.Westminster Presbyterian ChurchMissy Johnson, SopranoEric Wicks, Tenor Program:
- Stanichar: Mass of the Last Supper