News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Janelle Woolley Date: 3/26/03   Click on image for publication quality photo SLU WIND SYMPHONY TO PERFORM IN SLIDELL       HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s Wind Symphony will perform a broad selection of works  in a special concert on April 10 to benefit band programs at Slidell, Salmen, and Northshore High Schools.      The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Slidell High School Auditorium. Admission is $10.      Conducted by Glen J. Hemberger and guest conductor Timothy Schneider from Northshore High School, the Wind Symphony will perform pieces such as “Gandalf, The Wizard” from Johan de Meij’s symphony "The Lord of the Rings"  and “Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs” by Frank Ticheli. Southeastern associate professor of trumpet Bryan W. DePoy be featured as soloist in  “Concertino for Trumpet” by Frank Erickson.       Also on the program are  “Festive Overture, Op. 96" by Dmitri Shostakovich,  “Cloudburst” by Eric Whitacre, “Clowns” by Philip Parker; and “Prestissimo Galop” by Karl L. King.        Hemberger said that in recent years, the Southeastern Wind Symphony “has distinguished itself as a creative, musical leader in its field, comprising of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians at the university. The Wind Symphony is a highly select ensemble, boasting players from music programs throughout the region and across the country.”        Prior to joining the Southeastern faculty as director of bands, Hemberger served in various other musical capacities at schools and universities around the country, including Oklahoma State University, University of Rhode Island, and Thornton High School in Colorado.        Since receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Colorado at Boulder and a doctorate from the University of North Texas, he has conducted performances and presented seminars and workshops in nearly two dozen states and on four continents.        A Getzen performing artist, DePoy has performed with symphonies throughout the country, including New Mexico, Tennessee, and Mississippi. He received his bachelor's degree from the Indiana University School of Music, master's degree from the University of New Mexico, and doctoral degree from Florida State University. In addition to being an active soloist and clinician, DePoy has published music articles and is currently the editor of Music Reviews for the “International Trumpet Guild Journal.”        For more information, contact Hemberger at 985-549-2599 or ghemberger@selu.edu.  Return to News Releases