The Legacy of Heroes
Thompson High School Performing Arts Center
Alabaster, Alabama
May 21, 2023 at 8:00:00 PM
Lobby Performances
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Pizitz MS Beginning Flute Choir
Thompson MS Mixed Ensemble
Simmons MS Brass Quintet
Alabama School of Fine Arts Low Brass Quintet
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Program
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Alabama Fanfare - Robert W. Smith
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The Star-Spangled Banner - arranged by John Williams
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Black Granite - James L. Hosay
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Amazing Grace - arranged by William Himes
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Bugler’s Holiday - Leroy Anderson
Harry McAfee, John Bradley and Ben Carmichael, soloists
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Let Freedom Ring - Ryan Nowlin
Dr. David Gregory, guest conductor
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Slava! - Leonard Bernstein
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National High School Band Directors Hall of Fame Presentation
Dr. Oliver Boone and Mr. Vincent Rosse
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INTERMISSION
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Presentation of Alabama Winds Music Education ScholarshipÂ
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Pax Americana - Michael Story
Featuring Special Guest 6th Grade Band Members
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The Glory of the Yankee Navy - John Philip Sousa
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Flying Jewels - James M. David
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Battle Hymn of the Republic - arranged by Luigi Zaninelli
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Five to Go - Jack Bullock
Featuring the Alabama Winds Saxophone Section
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The Greatest Generation - Robert W. Smith
Robert W. Smith, guest conductor
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Armed Forces Salute - arranged by Bob Lowden
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America, The Beautiful - arranged by Carmen Dragon
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The Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa