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San Jose Wind Symphony Presents: “For Ed” honoring Dr. Edward C. Harris, with guest soloist Steve Sá
Join the San Jose Wind Symphony in “For Ed,” a heartfelt tribute concert honoring the remarkable 20-year legacy of Dr. Edward C. Harris, who served as music and artistic director of the San Jose Wind Symphony until his retirement in 2022. Under the direction of Dr. David Vickerman, the SJWS will perform a program that reflects Dr. Harris's profound impact on the ensemble and its audiences. The concert features some of Ed's favorite works and in honor of Ed's instrument, features Steve Sánchez, clarinetist, performing Oscar Navarro's II Concerto. This concerto for Clarinet and Wind Band is a one-movement work with three main sections, characterized by its rich orchestration and exploitation of the clarinet's technical capabilities.
Dr Edward C. Harris, Music and Artistic Director Emeritus
Under the leadership of Dr. Harris, SJWS established itself as one of California’s premier concert bands with performances at the 2009 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference, the California Music Educators Association Conference, as well as international and regional concert tours.
Dr. Harris served for many years as Director of Bands at San José State University. He received his Doctor of Arts degree in conducting and clarinet performance from the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied under Eugene Corporon.
Steve Sánchez
Steve Sánchez, a San Francisco native, is currently 2nd clarinet of the Monterey Symphony Orchestra. Steve has performed nationally with the orchestra of the San Francisco Opera and Ballet, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra; and internationally with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Concert Program*:
Festive Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich, arr. Donald Hunsberger
Colonial Song - Percy Grainger, ed. R. Mark Rogers
Mannin Veen - Haydn Wood
Il Concerto for Clarinet - Oscar Navarro, Steve Sánchez, clarinet
Ancient and Honorable Artillery March - John Philip Sousa, Conducted by Dr. Harris
“For Ed ” concert all-inclusive ticket pricing:
$25 Adult; $20 senior; Child / student free but need to register online. See website for details http://www.sjws.org/. Special ticket prices are available for groups of 10 or more.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3032398-0
