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Composer, James Woodward, visits Flanagan February 25th 2008
The Composer of "You Were There" visited Flanagan High School on Monday, February 25, 2008. James Woodward flew into town Sunday Evening at the request of Mr. Rivero and Mr. Maina. He began Monday with a "Meet the Composer" forum for Students. He entertained questions about composition and music theory. Later that afternoon, James was the focus of the Wind Orchestra Rehearsal as they are preparing his work, "You Were There." James gave his "Play by Play" of the piece as he conducted the ensemble. He then listened as Mr. Rivero conducted and rehearsed the Wind Orchestra. All of the students thorughly enjoyed meeting, rehearsing with, and interacting with a "live" Composer! Mr. Woodward flew back to Phoenix Tuesday morning where he will begin a new piece commissioned by Mr. Rivero, Mr. Maina, and the Flanagan Band Program.
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Flanagan is not only renowned for the marching aspect, but also in the winter and spring concert band activities. Flanagan boasts two performing Concert Bands, the Symphonic Winds and the Wind Orchestra, and entertains all sorts of crowds in many different venues. Flanagan concert bands also rest on a firm history of accomplishment. In the past, the top band has made an appearance in the 2001 BOA Concert Festival in South Carolina 
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