Iowa Arts Council
Bravo Greater Des Moines
All That Jazz
We will be featuring saxophone soloist Mike Giles (Professor of Jazz and Saxophone at Iowa State University), French Hornist Jayda Archer (Amy Krug Solo Contest Winner from Ankeny High School), and the stunning Centra Iowa Wind Ensemble in a program that will have you tapping your toes, feelin’ the blues, and jumpin’ for joy! Classic Gershwin melodies pair with symphonic band classics like Blue Shades for a performance that will capture your heart and fill your soul with the soaring sounds of All That Jazz!
Featuring
Mike Giles, saxophone soloist
Jayda Archer, horn soloist
Christian Carichner, conductor
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Myths & Legends
The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble will take you on a whirlwind journey through the greatest stories ever told! From Roman and Greek legends to the tale of the great white whale, you’ll be glued to your seat for an incredible afternoon of musical storytelling!
Featuring
Sara Danielson, piccolo soloist
Christian Carichner, conductor
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Holiday Spectacular!
The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble (CIWE) will ring in the season with your favorite sounds of the holidays! Join CIWE and Music Director Christian Carichner as they dazzle and delight you with your favorite holiday classics like “Silent Night”, “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”, “The Christmas Song”, and of course – “Jingle Bells” along with Latinx American favorites! Featuring composers like Julie Giroux, Gustav Holst, Percy Grainger and Sammy Nestico, this heart-warming afternoon of festive music is sure to become your new favorite holiday tradition! We invite you to bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the food pantry of Knock and Drop – a local food assistance organization and our partner for this holiday spectacular – see you at Franklin Jr. High — bring your jingle bells!
Artwork by local Latino artist Seso Marentes will be on display before and after the performance. Seso is an Iowa born Artist from Des Moines. His works are a commentary of his life experience having been raised in Iowa.
The Des Moines Public Library will be with us this afternoon to give away books to our young attendees and their families!
We will also be giving away $25 Gift Cards from local merchants throughout the performance!
The season of giving will be emphasized as we hold a Food Drive to benefit the Knock and Drop Food Pantry which is located at Franklin Jr. High.
Suggested items for donation include:
- Rice
- Pinto Beans
- Tortillas
- Knorr Chicken Flavor
Ghouls, Goblins, and Ghosts
It’s the ultimate musical trick or treat! The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble will take you on a frighteningly delightful journey through your Halloween favorites.
Join us in your costumes for the perfect warm-up to beggars night in Des Moines!
Christian Carichner, conductor
At the Movies!
Join the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble as they take you through the thrilling soundtracks to all your favorite movies! From the classic Disney library to movies inspired by the Broadway stage, you won’t want to miss this incredible audio-cinematic tribute to the silver screen!
Christian Carichner, conductor
Special Guests
Jacquelyn Meunier, guest conductor
Anthea Cheng, flute – 2022 Solo Competition Winner
COVID-19 Guidelines:
- Masks are recommended for this performance.
- Seating in Franklin Jr. High’s large auditorium will be available on the lower level.
- Audience groups are asked to seat themselves at least 6 feet away from other groups seated in the auditorium.
Living American
The brilliance and legacy of a composer’s musical output is often not fully realized until long after their passing. This concert features stunning works by American composers who are alive, well, and composing music for bands, orchestras, and choirs. The works on this program represent the energy and “joie de vivre” of the American spirit that inspired these artists to write such amazing music.
Mark Doerffel, conductor
Special Guests
Jayson Gerth, guest conductor
Ryan Rowley, guest conductor
Jackie Schmillen, announcer
Christopher Brandt, saxophone soloist
Tina Haase Findlay, vocalist
COVID-19 Guidelines:
- Masks are recommended for this performance.
Holiday Spectacular
It’s time to enjoy the sights and sounds oof the season, while helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Holiday favorites and Latinx American favorites will be performed in this family celebration with a special visit by Santa!
Christian Carichner, conductor
The first 50 children to attend will receive a FREE copy of Chica, by Karen Duncan, illustrated by Joseph Broghammer and translated by Ute Tiemann. The text for Chica is dual language, English and Spanish.
The season of giving will be emphasized as we hold a Food Drive to benefit Knock and Drop Food Pantry which its located at Franklin Jr. High.
Suggested items for donation include:
- Rice
- Pinto Beans
- Tortillas
- Knorr Chicken Flavor
COVID-19 Guidelines:
- Masks are recommended for this performance.
- Seating in Franklin Jr. High’s large auditorium will be available on the lower level.
- Audience groups are asked to seat themselves at least 6 feet away from other groups seated in the auditorium.
Spark
People, places, and things are the at the center of each of the pieces performed by the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble. They were a central “spark” of inspiration in their creation. Be it the creative playfulness and loving nature of a child, the wise words of a teacher; there are people in our lives that help to push us towards living and fulfilling a greater purpose. There are places that we have visited that, once you arrive, are absolutely amazing and fill you with a sense of awe and wonder. And don’t forget those items in our lives that we use that takes us to “another place” and escape the here and now; a book, or maybe even a musical instrument that presents you with a welcome challenge.
Come and allow this inspired music to move you and appreciate the people, places, and things in your life that motivate you.
COVID-19 Guidelines:
- Masks are recommended for this performance.
- Seating in Franklin Jr. High’s large auditorium will be available on the lower level.
- Audience groups are asked to seat themselves at least 6 feet away from other groups seated in the auditorium.
