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Jan Bach's Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra: UMD Wind Orchestra

UMD Wind Orchestra members play trumpet during a performance.

Jan Bach's Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra: UMD Wind Orchestra

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | School of Music | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Saturday, December 6, 2025 - December 6, 2025 Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Event

Michael Votta, Jr., music director
Erick von Sas, graduate conductor
Josanne Francis, steelpan

Often unheard in the concert hall, the steelpan’s versatility is on full display in Jan Bach’s Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra. This piece gives the soloist the opportunity to display impressive rhythm and technique while the steelpan’s brilliant sound sparkles above the orchestra. Director of UMD Steelbands Josanne Francis joins the UMD Wind Orchestra for a performance of this monumental work that highlights this dazzling instrument born in Trinidad and Tobago.

This performance also features Gustav Holst’s Hammersmith, Walter Hartley’s Concerto for 23 Instruments and James David’s Symphony No. 2, "The Road is Life."

Program

Gustav Holst: Hammersmith
Jan Bach: Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra

Intermission

Walter Hartley: Concerto for 23 Instruments
James David: Symphony No. 2, "The Road is Life"

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About the UMD Wind Orchestra

Led by Michael Votta, Jr., UMWO is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. This season’s engaging performances will feature faculty soloists, commissions and masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Students & Youth: $10

Event Dates

  • Saturday, Dec 06, 2025 8:00 pm
    12/06/25 20:00:00 12/06/25 22:00:00 America/New_York Jan Bach's Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra: UMD Wind Orchestra

    About the Event

    Michael Votta, Jr., music director
    Erick von Sas, graduate conductor
    Josanne Francis, steelpan

    Often unheard in the concert hall, the steelpan’s versatility is on full display in Jan Bach’s Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra. This piece gives the soloist the opportunity to display impressive rhythm and technique while the steelpan’s brilliant sound sparkles above the orchestra. Director of UMD Steelbands Josanne Francis joins the UMD Wind Orchestra for a performance of this monumental work that highlights this dazzling instrument born in Trinidad and Tobago.

    This performance also features Gustav Holst’s Hammersmith, Walter Hartley’s Concerto for 23 Instruments and James David’s Symphony No. 2, "The Road is Life."

    Program

    Gustav Holst: Hammersmith
    Jan Bach: Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra

    Intermission

    Walter Hartley: Concerto for 23 Instruments
    James David: Symphony No. 2, "The Road is Life"

    View Program Book

    About the UMD Wind Orchestra

    Led by Michael Votta, Jr., UMWO is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. This season’s engaging performances will feature faculty soloists, commissions and masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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  • Saturday, Dec 06, 2025 8:00 pm
    12/06/25 20:00:00 12/06/25 22:00:00 America/New_York Jan Bach's Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra: UMD Wind Orchestra

    About the Event

    Michael Votta, Jr., music director
    Erick von Sas, graduate conductor
    Josanne Francis, steelpan

    Often unheard in the concert hall, the steelpan’s versatility is on full display in Jan Bach’s Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra. This piece gives the soloist the opportunity to display impressive rhythm and technique while the steelpan’s brilliant sound sparkles above the orchestra. Director of UMD Steelbands Josanne Francis joins the UMD Wind Orchestra for a performance of this monumental work that highlights this dazzling instrument born in Trinidad and Tobago.

    This performance also features Gustav Holst’s Hammersmith, Walter Hartley’s Concerto for 23 Instruments and James David’s Symphony No. 2, "The Road is Life."

    Program

    Gustav Holst: Hammersmith
    Jan Bach: Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra

    Intermission

    Walter Hartley: Concerto for 23 Instruments
    James David: Symphony No. 2, "The Road is Life"

    View Program Book

    About the UMD Wind Orchestra

    Led by Michael Votta, Jr., UMWO is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. This season’s engaging performances will feature faculty soloists, commissions and masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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