This concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Hays Symphony Orchestra in Hays, Kansas was performed on September 28, 2013 in the Beach\/Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the Fort Hays State University campus.<\/p>\n
The concert opens with Dr. Lane Weaver conducting “Tritsch Tratch Polka, Op. 214” (1:40) by Johann Strauss Jr. This is followed by Dr. Weaver conducting “Sousa on Parade” (5:52) by John Phillip Sousa, arranged by Hermann.<\/p>\n
Mr. Benjamin Cline then leads the orchestra in playing “Ragtime Selections” (12:21) by Stephen Flaherty arranged by James Kessler. The first half ends with Mr. Cline conducting “Tribute to Irving Berlin” (19:13) by Irving Berlin, arranged by Bruce Healey.<\/p>\n
After the Intermission, the audience was entertained by the Hays High-Plains Barber Shop Chorus singing “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” (40:00) written by Irving Berlin followed by “Tin Roof Blues” (42:58) written by The New Orleans Rhythm Kings. The chorus ends the set by singing “Ol’ Man River” (46:38), music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein.<\/p>\n
The orchestra starts the second half with “Hays America!” (51:42) written by Mr. Jeffrey Bishop and conducted by Mr. Benjamin Cline. The Hays Symphony Guild commissioned Mr. Bishop to write “Hays, America!” for this occasion.<\/p>\n
The next number is “Children’s Corner Suite” (1:02:00) by Claude Debussy, translated by H. Mouton.<\/p>\n
Dr. Jeff Jordan then conducts the orchestra with “Armed Forces Salute” (1:12:50) arranged by Bob Lowden. The concert closes with Dr. Jordan conducting “Berceuse and Finale from “Firebird”” (1:18:53) by Igor Stravinsky.<\/p>\n