Gay and Lesbian composers fill the program during “Glitter & Be Gay!”, Atlanta Freedom Bands’ concert celebration of Stonewall Week. AFB is proud to present the concert as an official part of the fifth annual Augusta Pride Festival. The concert marks AFB's first-ever concert presented outside the Atlanta metro area!
The concert program features orchestral masterworks by composers with a secret past paired with works with works by contemporary composers living openly. The concert takes it...
Gay and Lesbian composers fill the program during “Glitter & Be Gay!”, Atlanta Freedom Bands’ concert celebration of Stonewall Week. AFB is proud to present the concert as an official part of the fifth annual Augusta Pride Festival. The concert marks AFB's first-ever concert presented outside the Atlanta metro area!
The concert program features orchestral masterworks by composers with a secret past paired with works with works by contemporary composers living openly. The concert takes its theme from the title of the fabulously glittery aria in Bernstein's operetta "Candide" Regardless of your orientation, you will enjoy all the great music!
Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students. You can purchase tickets online from the AFB ticket site listed in the event and at the door.
The concert takes place at the Grover C. Maxwell Theater on the campus of Georgia Regents University, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta.
The concert program includes:
“Rise of the Firebird” by Stephen Reineke
“A Copland Tribute”, a medley of music by Aaron Copland
“Commando March” by Samuel Barber
“Acrostic Song” by David del Tredici
Suite from “Candide” by Leonard Bernstein
"Concertante for Alto Saxophone and Wind Band" by Clare Grundman
"Pop and Rock Legends: Elton John", arranged by Ted Ricketts
“Lullaby for Natalie” by John Corigliano
“Rhythm Stand” by Jennifer Higdon
“Marche Slave” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky