Band

Tacoma Community College Symphonic Band

John Falskow, conductor

The TCC Symphonic Band is a performing concert band whose primary focus is to serve the musical needs of Tacoma Community College and the greater Tacoma community. Specific goals of the ensemble include the performance of challenging and engaging wind band music, and also providing a performance ensemble for TCC students and local community members. Members of the Symphonic Band include students (Music Majors and non-Music Majors), as well as talented community members. The Symphonic Band is open to any qualified musician to join. Rehearsals are held every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This inclusive and energetic ensemble gives several performances throughout the year. For a list of upcoming concerts click here.

To join the TCC Symphonic Band please contact John Falskow (253.260.4374, jfalskow@tacomacc.edu)

Recently performed works by the TCC Symphonic Band

W. Schuman - Chester Overture

Lo Presti - Elegy for a Young American

Colgrass - Old Churches

Holst - First Suite in E-flat, Marching Song

Vaughn-Williams - Toccata Marziale, English Folk Song Suite, Flourish

Tichelli - An American Elegy, Shenandoah

Brahms - Blessed are They

Grainger - Ye Banks and Braes O Bonnie Doon, Australian Up-Country Tune

Carter - Overture for Winds

Gregson - Festivo

Lauridsen - O Magnum Mysterium

Whitacre - October, Sleep

van der Roost - Suite Provencale

Arnold - Prelude, Siciliano, and Rondo

Jager - Third Suite

Zdechlik - Chorale and Shaker Dance

Nelhybel - Festivo

Milhaud - Suite Francaise

Grant-Still - From the Delta

Hidas - Rhapsody for Bass Trombone (Jason Gilliam, soloist)

Linjschooten - Suite on Greek Love Songs