Thank you for joining us for the 2009 world premiere of
“Reminiscent Rhapsody” at the
Mary Jo Leahey ’37 Symphonic Band Camp Finale Concert

James Hosay, international wind-band composer and decorated veteran (staff arranger for Pershing’s Own), was the special guest conductor at the 2009 Mary Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp concert. Commissioned to write a work for the ensemble by Executive Director/Conductor Deb Huber, Hosay wrote the Gershwin-styled original composition “Reminiscent Rhapsody” and conducted the world premiere at the concert.

Mary-Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp

Enrollment open until July 1, 2010



Mary-Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp Thank you for joining us for the 2009 world premiere of “Reminiscent Rhapsody” at the Mary Jo Leahey ’37 Symphonic Band Camp Finale Concert James Hosay, international wind-band composer and decorated veteran (staff arranger for Pershing’s Own), was the special guest conductor at the 2009 Mary Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp concert. Commissioned to write a work for the ensemble by Executive Director/Conductor Deb Huber, Hosay wrote the Gershwin-styled original composition “Reminiscent Rhapsody” and conducted the world premiere at the concert. Of significance and providing another extraordinarily unique opportunity, this was also the first commissioned work by the UMass Lowell Department of Music! For 2010 Saturday July 24, 2010 Durgin Hall, South Campus 12 p.m. Reception Following Now heading toward our fourteenth year, the camp has helped hundreds of participants broaden their musical experiences. Begin Your Summer on a High-Note For the 14th year, the Department of Music at UMass Lowell is offering a camp for talented students who have a passion for music. In 2010, it will be held from July 18 through July 24. Enrollment open until July 1, 2010 This one-week, intensive band camp is for students who have completed the eighth grade, but have not yet entered college. All students have an opportunity to audition for scholarships. At the camp, students will improve their individual skills and broaden their own musical experience in a shared environment of teamwork and learning. For the low price of $420 and a registration fee of $75, students receive: Tuition, food and housing Locker for instrument 24 hour security Access to pool Camp t-shirt And a lifetime of memories... Read Quotes from Symphonic Band Camp Activities: Several concerts featuring guest performers. Master class clinics by professional musicians. Various camp ensembles in performance. Volleyball, cookouts, and swimming. The Grand Finale Concert!!! Ensembles & Classes: Concert Band Conducting Mixed Chamber Ensemble Jazz Band Trios, Quartets and Quintets Small Jazz Ensemble Brass Choir Percussion Ensemble Flute Choir Musicianship Keyboarding An Introduction to Computers and Music Arranging with Computers Improvisation MIDI University of Massachusetts Lowell Symphonic Band Camp Debra-Nicole Huber, Executive Director UMass Lowell Dept. of Music 35 Wilder St. Lowell, MA 01854 Contact Debra-Nicole Huber 978-934-4133 (l-r) David Martins, Conductor; Debra-Nicole Huber, Conductor and Executive Director; Daniel P. Lutz, Conductor; and Mary Jo Leahey, Founding Visionary. New England Youth Wind Ensemble (ACWE) New England Junior Wind Ensemble

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