April 2019 (8) Candygrams

Sunday, April 28, 2019---The Final Curtain

Trojan Candy had an excellent seat in Bovard Auditorium for Dr. Bartner's "The Final Curtain." There was no one sitting in front of me, so I could see the entire stage. A nearby Trojan turned off the "click" on my camera so that I could take pictures without bothering any nearby patrons.

The orchestral band was tuning for "The Final Curtain."

Dr. Art Bartner greeted the audience from the screen on the stage.

Dr. Bartner directed the Concert Band in the "Star Spangled Banner."

As "The Great Gate of Kiev" by Modest Mussorgsky was performed by the Concert Band, the "Pictures at an Exhibition" came alive and transformed from this...

...to this!

Tenor Felipe Prado sang "Bring Him Home" from "Les Miserables."

Then, "Trumpet Concerto" by Johann Hummel featuring USC Alumnus David Washburn was performed next.

The last selection before intermission was "The 3 Tenors" Melody featuring Dennis McNeil, Eduardo Villa and Marco Labastida.

The 3 Tenors were magnificient! Check out their video.

The first selection after the intermission was "Stars and Stripes Forever."

The flutes and piccolo were featured.

Jazz artist Barbara Morrison was next on the program.

Barbara performed "Ella: The First Lady of Song."

USC School of Dramatic Arts students/alumni Lucy Grebin, Austin Karkowsky, Tristan McIntyre and Cole Slater sang songs from "Hamilton."

The renowned Sal Lozano was next on the program.

Sal played "Sing, Sing, Sing" with a clarinet.

The final piece was Movement 1 of the "First Suite in E flat: Chaccone" by Gustav Holst that featured the Concert Band Alumni.

The concert wasn't over yet! The Spirit of Troy Marching Band, Silks and Song Girls played "Conquest" and "Fight On" as they marched into the Bovard Auditorium.

The Concert Band members joined the Marching Band in the Pep Rally finale.

The Spirit of Troy performed "Heartbreaker" featuring the Song Girls.

The Spirit of Troy finished with "Tusk."

What a rousing finale!

FIGHT ON, USC Concert Band, Spirit of Troy and Dr. Arthur C. Bartner!

Trojan Candy proceeded to the Reception outside.

At the reception, Dr. Bartner greeted the donors.

Then Art presented the beautiful flowers that he received at the concert to his wife Barbara.

He finished with a kiss.

Trojan Candy gathered fellow TGLA members who attended "The Final Curtain" concert and reception.