The Concert Band presents a program of classic and contemporary repertoire, highlighted by a feature performance from clarinet soloist Cat Keen Hock. The concert includes music by Reena Esmail, Julie Giroux, Nathan Daugherty, Carlos Simon, Rossano Galante, and Carol Brittin Chambers, showcasing a wide range of musical voices.
The UNCG Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jonathan Caldwell, presents a dynamic program featuring faculty bassoonist Ryan Reynolds. The concert includes music by Bach, Stravinsky, Goldman, Luke Ellard, and Omar Thomas, highlighting the ensemble’s range and artistic excellence.
It is John’s arrangement of the “Star Spangled Banner” that helped propel Whitney Houston in her 1990 performance at the Super Bowl (the recording went platinum). His recordings with the Clayton Brothers, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Milt Jackson, Monty Alexander, Count Basie and others are plentiful. John feels “I’ve been... Continue reading...
The Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program closes the year with jazz bassist, composer, arranger, and producer John Clayton. A GRAMMY® winner with nine additional nominations, Clayton has written for and collaborated with artists including Milt Jackson, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, McCoy Tyner, Yo‑Yo Ma, and Charles Aznavour.
