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Small Town, Big Dreams premier

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Small Town, Big Dreams premier

Rick Hirsch

One week from tonight the Hollidaysburg Area HS Music Department will be premiering Small Town, Big Dreams. This brand-new 7-movement suite was the result of a 3-year commission/residency.

Read this nice article about this project in the Altoona Mirror.

Here's the program:

  1. The Old Chief's Lookout—jazz ensemble
  2. Flying (from the Land of Bondage)—choir
  3. The Water Road—jazz ensemble
  4. New Dog in Town—jazz ensemble
  5. Paranormal Paso Doble—flute + rhythm section
  6. Industry in Motion—string orchestra
  7. Dream Big—all ensembles together!

The concert is free and open to the public:

Thursday, March 8, 2018 • 7pm • Hollidaysburg Area HS • Hollidaysburg, PA