Ben Marquardt
Graduate Recital Series
Katzin Concert Hall I April 9, 2016112:00 PM

Program
Martin Ellerby
(b. 1957)

Euphonium Concerto
I. Fantasy
II. Capriccio
III. Rhapsody (for Luis)
IV. Diversions
Assisted
by Gail Novak - Piano
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*Intermission*

Thomas Kelly
(b. 1989)

Set Adrift

Chris Lamb
(b. 1989)

Vibrant Colors
I. Hot Pink and Red
IL Orange and Yellow
III. Green and Blue
IV. Indigo and Violet
V. Black: In Memoriam

*World Premier
Assisted by: Andrew D. Pease - Conductor
Lexie Kruse, Brianne Borden, Julian Iralu, and Josh Haake -Trumpet
Kelsey Anthon, Parker Kauffman, Ryan Everson, and Alex Moxley- Hom
Emmy Rozanski, Leanne Hanson, and Garrett Haas - Trombone
Dan Wilhelm - Tuba

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in
euphonium performance. Ben is a student of Dr. Deanna Swoboda.

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Program Notes
Euphonium Concerto by Martin Ellerby
Martin Ellerby is a British composer who studied composition at the London College of
Music and the Royal College of Music and currently lives in Manchester. Steven Mead asked
Ellerby to write a euphonium concerto that showcases all the technical and lyrical capabilities of
the instrument at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference in 1994. As a result, this
concerto is one of the most difficult and best works in the euphonium repertoire.
The first movement contrasts a rising augmented scale with beautiful lyrical melodies
throughout the movement. Movement two is a lighthearted movement with the primary melody
being major seventh arpeggios rising in minor thirds (CM7-EbM7-GbM7-BbbM7) followed by a
descending major scale in fourths. One of the most beautiful melodic movements in the
euphonium repertoire, the third movement is dedicated to Luis Maldanado who passed away
shortly after completing the brass band scoring for the premier of the work. The final movement
can be described as "5 minutes of pure, intense rhythmic drive."

Set Adrift by Thomas Kelly
Irish composer Thomas Kelly wrote this piece for Canadian euphonium player Carina
Lam while both were studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. The piece
explores the idea of a person being "set adrift" in space and having no human contact, and the
three sections illustrate the possible emotions that person might experience as they come to
accept their fate. The first section shows the loneliness that can only come from complete
isolation from everything and everyone familiar. The middle section focuses on the enjoyment
and awe of seeing the majesty of the universe coupled with cries of help with the introduction of
the Morse code S.O.S. rhythm. Finally the piece returns to loneliness that transforms into
despair as the piece fades into the unending universe.

Vibrant Colors by Chris Lamb
Each movement of this new concerto is written to represent two colors of the LGBT Pride
Flag and their symbolic meanings. The original LGBT Pride Flag was flown in San Francisco in
1978 with the following colors: Hot Pink (sexuality), Red (life), Orange (healing), Yellow
(sunlight), Green (nature), Blue (magic/art), Indigo (serenity/harmony), Violet (Spirit). The final
movement, "Black: In Memoriam," is written in memory of all the victims of the AIDS epidemic
and to commemorate their battle with the disease.
This piece is dedicated to Liz M. Canon and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Rainbow
Alliance for H.O.P.E. for their hard work in creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive
environment for all LGBTQ people within the UWO community.

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