Open University Orchestra Graham Reid Conductor Across the Atlantic a concert of music from the Americas Friday 16th October 2009 1-2pm Old Lecture Theatre The Open University PROGRAMME The Stars & Stripes for Ever John Philip Sousa, arranged by David Andrew ‘Hoe Down’ from Rodeo Aaron Copland Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission Ennio Morricone, arranged by Richard Ling An American in Paris George Gershwin, arranged by John Whitney West Side Story Leonard Bernstein, arranged by Jack Mason including ‘I feel pretty’, ‘Something’s coming’, ‘Tonight’, ‘One hand, one heart’, ‘Cool’, ‘America A Salute to the Big Apple Arranged by Calvin Custer including ‘New York, New York’, ‘Forty-Second Street’, ‘Lullaby of Broadway’, ‘New York, New York’ GRAHAM REID - Conductor Graham Reid studied music in Manchester and qualified as a teacher in Reading. He began teaching for Milton Keynes Music Service in 1986 where he still works. He has worked with various MK Music Service groups and other local orchestras. Graham studied conducting at Morley College with Brian Brockless and Lawrence Leonard. More recently he has studied with Michael Rose and Christopher Gayford. THE OPEN UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA First violin Heather Fleck (leader) Catriona Queen Clare Cousins Desiree Dijkstra Jansen Jim McVey Karen Matcham Katharine Reedy Mike Britton Mike Davis Sally Jackson Double bass Tine Marchbank Felicity Fletcher Campbell Steve Jones Yvonne Alton Second violin Anthony Lucas Smith Clare Ikin Cliff Peat David Massey Dennis Pim Elaine Moore Jess Aumann Margaret Hamer Rachel Burrage Oboe Deborah Mairs Viola Steve Potter Laurence Holden Liz Stott Louise Killick Tony Lochmuller Cello Margaret Woodward Margaret Smith Als Ryan Cheryl McAndrew Denise Riley Jo Parker John Powell Sue Pearce Flute / piccolo Sara Hack Julia Brennan June Edwards Oboe/ cor anglais Jo Ayers Clarinet Rachel Basi Clari Gosling Clarinet / alto saxophone Kath Barton Clarinet / bass clarinet/ alto saxophone Emily Rice Tenor saxophone Kevin McConway Baritone saxophone John Monk Bassoon Ian Every Jane Fransella Tessa Holden Horn Uwe Radok Coral Wick Martin Buckle Louise Radok Trumpet Dave Stevenson Les Pittam Yuki Phillips Trombone David Hooton Helen Eaton Liz Healing Tuba Brian Crutchley Timpani Allan Jones Percussion Roger Smith Tim Hunt Tina Kenny Piano Kevin McConway Harp Kathleen Calder THE OPEN UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA The OU Orchestra exists to play music for enjoyment. Rehearsals are held mainly on Friday lunchtimes. The orchestra gives two lunchtime concerts a year and plays for the OU Carol Concert. For more information, contact Tessa Holden (T.C.Holden@open.ac.uk) or visit our website http://www.open.ac.uk/wikis/ouocmc/OU_Orchestra Grateful acknowledgment is made to the Open University, The Open University Club and MK Music Service for their support, financial and otherwise, and for the loan of instruments FORTHCOMING CONCERTS Lunchtime Chamber Music Zoe South Soprano Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder and Songs by Richard Strauss Wednesday 18 November St Michael’s Church 1-2 pm Open University Choir Conducted by Bill Strang Motets by Bach, Schutz and Kuhnau Thursday 26 and Friday 27November St Michael’s Church 1-2 pm OU Carol Concert Tuesday 15 December Old Lecture Theatre 11.30–12.30 Admission to these events is free. All are welcome.