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‘Sounding The Republic: America’s 250th’ Concerts
September 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts will celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary with two free concert events featuring “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band from Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. The band will collaborate with Music, Theatre and Visualization students for the concerts on Sept. 28-29 at Rudder Auditorium.
“Sounding the Republic: America’s 250th” is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts through its national initiative honoring America’s semiquincentennial.
‘Rock, Pop and Beyond!’
Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium
“Rock, Pop and Beyond!” is a small ensemble showcase with students in the Music program performing with the Brass Band and Rock Band of “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band.
‘Sounding the Republic’
Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium
The full “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band will perform alongside students in the Music program for selected works. An immersive display of visuals created by Visualization students will be projected, tracing the evolution of American military band music from the 18th century to the present day. Theatre students will narrate to provide context for the musical selections.
“Sounding the Republic” explores the lasting influence of military music through a repertoire of historical, ceremonial and contemporary works. The program addresses how military musicians have inspired generations, strengthened communities and contributed to the cultural identity of the United States for more than two centuries.
