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Carnegie Anthem | William Owens Conductor: Cissy Goodridge

Carnegie Anthem is a short, dynamic fanfare for the Symphonic Band that premiered in the world class Carnegie Hall. Given the prestige and prominence of Roy Thomson Hall here in Toronto, it is only fitting that we perform this exciting piece for Havergal’s 125th Celebration! Filled with catchy motifs and diverse harmonic parts from each section of the band, Carnegie Anthem is a composition that takes the unique texture of each instrument and engages them in conversation with one another. Everyone gets excited whenever we rehearse this piece—we hope that you enjoy listening to it as much as we love performing it. Chant Rituals by Elliot Del Borgo is a powerful contemporary piece that showcases the different instruments within the Symphonic Band. Elliot Del Borgo is a composer, teacher and musician who has published more than 600 pieces. He is most known for his vigorous harmonic and rhythmic style, which is apparent in Chant Rituals . Two contrasting thematic statements are repeated throughout the piece by different sections of the band; the many complex components create a majestic mood that will resonate through the hall. In this piece, pay close attention to the percussion specifically, since it has many unique melodies in multiple sections. Chant Rituals | Elliot Del Borgo Conductor: Cissy Goodridge | Soloists: Cassandra Lee and Alyson McCarvell

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