Timothy J. Robblee, Artistic Director & Conductor

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Revel in a dynamic range of works for winds, including Jonathan Newman’s “imagined ballet” Pi‘ilani and Ko‘olau, as well as spirited selections from Roshanne Etezady and more. The program also features Grammy Award-winning operatic soprano and songwriter Hila Plitmann.

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Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.]

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Performance Highlights

“Jonathan Newman’s epic imagined ballet — based on a Hawaiian tale/legend — seems bound to become a major work in the Wind Ensemble repertoire. Hila Plitmann — two-time Grammy Award winner — is an incredibly innovative composer and a vocal force. Her vocal performances stir audiences on virtually every emotional level.”

– Dr. Tim Robblee, conductor

Q: What excites you about working on this program?

“This program includes incredibly innovative, evocative and colorful music. Pi’ilani and Ko’olau (Jonathan Newman’s piece) is currently exciting me as much or more than any piece I’ve done in the past few years.”

– Dr. Tim Robblee, conductor

Q: What are you excited about for audiences to experience?

“Music from three great and longtime friends: Jonathan Newman, Hila Plitmann and Roshanne Etezady. I think this program shows the Wind Ensemble at its most compelling and most diverse. What other program includes a rock band embedded in the ensemble, a Grammy Award-winning singer, a ukulele, conch shells and a typewriter?! Wind Ensembles are made compelling by the interaction of performers with living composers — especially composers who can imagine the ensemble as “something more” than it has been before.”

– Dr. Tim Robblee, conductor

Want to experience more music with Hila Plitmann?

Grammy Award-winning operatic soprano and songwriter Hila Plitmann joins the EDGE Ensemble on Wednesday, March 8 at 8PM in Bright Box Theater for a collaborative new music event.

Event Details

ACCESSIBILITY

Accommodations for disabilities may be arranged by contacting the Box Office at least three days prior to the performance.

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