Ten students from the CATA band program attended the 2015 South Central District Honor Band clinic at Lenoir-Rhyne University this past weekend. They worked under the direction of world renowned composers Brian Balmages and Robert Sheldon to build their musicianship and prepare repertoire for a concert that was performed at the conclusion of the clinic. Words truly cannot express how much our students enjoyed this year's clinic!
Take a peek behind the scenes of this weekend's clinic by clicking HERE.
Click the links below to hear clips from this weekend's final performance.
9th/10th Grade High School Honor Band - Brian Balmages, Clinician
Shine by Michael Markowski
Endless Rainbows by Brian Balmages
11th/12th Grade Senior High School Honor Band - Robert Sheldon, Clinician
The Winged Stallion by Rossano Galante
Piedmont Festival Overture by Robert Sheldon (World Premiere Performance)
Fantasia (On Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair) by Mark Camphouse
Conquest 1 by Keneth Lampl
The Stormchasers Concert March by Robert Sheldon
Central Academy of Technology and Arts is home to over 800 high school students in Union County, North Carolina who have have chosen to focus their studies in one of six academies. The CATA band program is proud to offer students a traditional band experience within the academy setting complete with concert, marching and jazz ensembles that perform on a regular basis. The CATA band program is under the direction of Mr. Craig Retzlaff - craig.retzlaff@ucps.k12.nc.us