On May 8th, 2009 @ 8pm The Austin Wind Symphony will fill the air with the triumphant sounds of the Final Frontier. The “Star Trek” event, scheduled that evening on the plaza of the Bob Bullock History Museum/IMAX Theater will feature the 40 piece volunteer ensemble performing music from the iconic series, and films.
“I am excited to be conducting the music once again, this time for an audience of trekkers/trekkies who will hang on our every note!” said Patrick Phillips, the symphony’s conductor. “It gives me a sense of pride knowing that this music continues to live on in the hearts and souls of fans all around the world.” Phillips, a well known composer of Trek Fan-films (Star Trek: New Voyages, Starship Farragut) founded the Austin Wind Symphony in June 2005, which is now known as “Austin’s VERY OWN Cinematic Symphony” as the ensemble is dedicated to the sole performance of the music from film and television in each of it’s concerts.
This will be the groups second “Trek” into space, as they successfully performed a themed “Star Trek” concert last October with a special video intro from George Takei, a fully costumed symphony, and a flurry of “Websclusive” audio interviews with Star Trek composers Gerald Fried (Amok Time), and Ron Jones (STTNG Seasons 1-3).
This event is a fundraiser for the construction of the Austin Planetarium.
WHEN: May 8th, 8pm
WHERE: BOB BULLOCK: Texas State History Museum / IMAX Theater *On the Plaza*
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