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Fort Atkinson, WI   53538
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2006 String Festival Program

Thurs, June 1, 2006
Grades 4 – 12 Orchestras
7:30 p.m. @ HS Auditorium

Patricia Nielsen -Director Middle & High School Orchestras
Alison Jewer - Director Beginning & Elementary Orchestras

Special Guests:
James Athas, keyboard
Jordan Parker, composer, vocalist
Lauren Nielsen, strings bass; voice
Heidi Miller, MC

                 Grades 5-12

Fanfare for Strings.............................................................................Doris Gazda

                      Grades 6-12

Toccatina........................................................................................William Hofeldt 

                      Grades 7-12
John Henry................................................................Arr. by Carrie Lane Gruselle

Movie Magic........................................................................Arr. by Calvin Custer

             
"This Land from The Lion King”
                 “Feather Theme from Forrest Gump”
                “End Credits-Apollo 13”


                  
High School Orchestra

Allegro....................................................................................................Fritz Kreisler
                                                                                                      Arr. by Bingiee Shiu
                Violin soloist, Reid Urbain
  
                                        
-World Premier-
Essay for String Orchestra
..........................................................Jordan Parker
                Dedicated to the Fort Atkinson High School Orchestra

  Awards & Senior Recognition 

                 Levels
Grades 4-8 accompanied by FAHS Chamber Ensemble
& James Athas, keyboard

Level 10            Hatikvah........................................................
Israeli National Anthem

Level 9              Simple Gifts.................................................Shaker Melody

Level 8              Liza Jane....................................................
American Folk Song

Level 7              Scarborough Fair
………………….........Simon & Garfunkle

Level 6              Country Dance............................................Brahms

Level 5              French Folk Song......................................Traditional

Level 4              Can-Can......................................................
Offenbach

Level 3              Huckleberry.............................................. Traditional

Level 2              Ode To Joy.................................................Beethoven

Level 1              French Folk Song....................................Traditional/Duet

 
              Final:  Grades 4 – 12

1812 Overture...............................................................P.I. Tschaikowsky
                                     arr. Sandra Dackow

     
Congratulations and best wishes to
our graduating Seniors!

David Hartwig, cello
Malcolm Heitz, cello
Gretchen Hershman, cello
Nick Kehoe, violin
Jacqui Lowisz, cello
Evan Preston, violin
Megan Sloane, cello
Brittany Spata, violin
Reid Urbain, violin
Bethany Wilson, violin

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