For Immediate Release: Austin Wind Symphony Boldly Goes into “Star Trek: The Symphonic Frontier”, October 24, 2008
September 9, 2008
Austin Wind Symphony Boldly Goes into “Star Trek: The Symphonic Frontier”, October 24
Netflix voice over Artist Jim Kipping narrates concert featuring music from Star Trek
Austin, TX. (September 9, 2008) – Local Austin “Trekkies” will be in for a real Sci-Fi treat when Conductor Patrick Phillips leads the Austin Wind Symphony in iconic works from the legacy of Star Trek October 24 at Bethany Lutheran Church in South Austin. The concert, dedicated in memory of composer Alexander Courage will feature synchronized visuals, sound effects, and an original story crafted in order to “engage” the audience.
The AWS will perform some of STAR TREK’S most memorable music, including Alexander Courage’s classic theme from the original television series, as well as multi-Emmy Award winner Jerry Goldsmith’s majestic End Titles from Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and the regal theme for Star Trek: Voyager. The concert will also feature works by Jay Chattaway (The Inner Light), Dennis McCarthy (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; Star Trek: Generations) Leonard Rosenman (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home) and James Horner (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan).
Designed to appeal directly to the Star Trek fan base (and in celebration of Halloween) all of the volunteer orchestra’s 50 members will be dressed as either Star Trek crew members or other alien races. AWS Audiences are also encouraged to “dress the part.”
COMPLETE PROGRAM INFORMATION
”Star Trek: The Symphonic Frontier”
Friday, October 24, 2008 – 8pm
Patrick Phillips, conductor
Jim Kipping, narrator
Alexander Courage: Main Title from Star Trek (Arr. Ted Vives)
Gerald Fried: Suite from Amok Time (Arr. Ted Vives)
Ray Ellis: Star Trek The Animated Series
Jerry Goldsmith: Star Trek The Motion Picture
James Horner: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Leonard Rosenman: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Dennis McCarthy: Star Trek Generations
Jay Chattaway: The Inner Light
Jerry Goldsmith: Star Trek First Contact
Jerry Goldsmith: Star Trek Voyager
Various: Star Trek Through the Years
Tickets for this concert are $8 (per individual) and will be available at the door the night of the concert, or at http://www.austinwindsymphony.org
The Austin Wind Symphony in Rehearsals at Bethany Lutheran Church
The Austin Wind Symphony is a 501(c) 3 organization and exists purely from generous donations.
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