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This Month Broadway Brewery - Monday, November 25, 2024 - 7:30pm

This month, we are proud to feature Dr. Lucas Willsie, Assistant Professor of Music at Central Methodist University.

The Band

Woodwinds

  • Greg Aker, alto, soprano saxophone, flute
  • Ed Scavone, alto, soprano saxophone
  • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone, flute
  • Trevor Phillipe, tenor/soprano saxophone
  • Dillon Danes, baritone saxophone

Trumpets

  • Chris Farris, lead
  • Gary Pearce
  • Bill Strozier
  • Piper Stow
  • Hunter Bailey

Trombones

  • Matt Schmitz, lead
  • Joanna Griffith
  • Rob Boullion
  • Jared Smith, bass

Rhythm Section

  • Alex Frank, guitar
  • Pete Szkolka, piano
  • Nancy Dietz, bass
  • Connor Kespohl, drums

Set 1 Original Composition

  • Bob-Omb Battlefield

    • Composer: Koji Kondo
    • Arranger: Charlie Rosen

    Soloists:

    • Alex Frank, guitar
  • Lennie's Pennies

    • Composer: Lennie Tristano
    • Arranger: Clare Fischer

    Soloists:

    • Pete Szkolka, piano
    • Greg Aker, alto saxophone
    • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
  • On the Sunny Side of the Street

    • Composer: Jimmy McHugh
    • Arranger: John Clayton

    Soloists:

    • The trombone section
  • Extra Credit

    • Composer: Jim McNeely

    Soloists:

    • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
    • Pete Szkolka, piano
    • Joanna Griffith, trombone
    • Piper Stow, trumpet
  • Concerto for Clarinet

    • Composer: Artie Shaw

    Soloists:

    • Dr. Lucas Willsie
  • Roll 'Em

    • Composer: Mary Lou Williams

    Soloists:

    • Dr. Lucas Willsie
  • Broadway Brewery Blues

    • Composer: Greg Aker

    Soloists:

    • Pete Szkolka, piano
    • Trevor Phillipe, tenor saxophone
    • Ed Scavone, alto saxophone
    • Rob Boullion, trombone
    • Nancy Dietz, bass

Set 2 Original Composition

  • Firsts

    Soloists:

    • Greg Aker, alto saxophone
    • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
  • Cute

    • Composer: Neal Hefti

    Soloists:

    • Jaime Canepa, flute
    • Connor Kespohl, drums
  • Mountains of Andes

    • Composer: Sam Griffith

    Soloists:

    • Jaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
    • Pete Szkolka, piano
  • Northwest Plaza

    • Composer: Matt Schmitz

    Soloists:

    • Ed Scavone, alto saxophone
    • Matt Schmitz, trombone
    • Dillon Danes, baritone saxophone
    • Alex Frank, guitar
  • Dance You Monster To My Soft Song

    • Composer: Maria Schneider

    Soloists:

    • Trevor Phillipe, tenor saxophone
    • Alex Frank, guitar

In any market, not just Columbia, performing with a group this large for money is nearly impossible. We do it in order to be able to play music we love, and hope you enjoy it as well. Each non-original piece of music you have heard tonight cost a member of the band between $50 and $200 to purchase. An original can take dozens of hours to compose and orchestrate.

If you enjoy what you've heard and would like to contribute to our music fund, we would appreciate any and all tips you'd be willing to give.

Note: we are NOT a non-profit and any kind of tip is not tax-deductible.