September 17, 2009 - 7PM
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The smooth, timeless sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra will fill the walls of the Events Center. Be prepared to hear all of your favorites tunes such as "Moonlight Serenade," "In The Mood," Tuxedo Junction and many more!
In an era of blaring brass, rinky-dink pianos, and throbbing drums, a young orchestra leader named Glenn Miller was seeking ways to keep his head above water, his band together, and a unique sound. He found sound and salvation by muting the brass, featuring the mellow sound of the trombone, and turning the lead over to the reeds. By creating the unmistakable "Glenn Miller' sound, he lifted himself and his orchestra to an exalted position among the finest groups of the Big Band Era. The career of Captain Glenn Miller ended in 1944 when his plane went down over the English Channel, but his musical heritage and memory lives on.
The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Trombonist Larry O'Brien is the orchestra's present musical director.
Please wait until the video below completes loading, then click on the arrow in the lower left hand side of the screen. This is only a very short teaser sampler of the performance. For more samples, please visit the performer's web site at www.glennmillerorchestra.com