CONCERT BANDS
FLANAGAN WIND ORCHESTRA
The Flanagan Wind Orchestra, under the Direction of Michael A. Gabriel, is one of the most critically acclaimed ensembles in the state of Florida. The Flanagan Wind Orchestra has consistently received Superior Ratings at District and State Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessments, and has received praise for exceptionally moving performances of advanced contemporary music.
The ensemble has performed in some of the most high profile venues in the nation, including: a performance tour in Washington, D.C; a feature performance for the Florida Music Education Association Professional Development Conference; the National Adjudicator’s Invitational, the Walt Disney World Festival.
The Flanagan Wind Orchestra has been a formidable force in promoting new works for bands and wind ensembles. The ensemble has worked personally with composers including Wayne Oquin, David Maslanka, James Woodward, John Mackey, Frank Ticheli, Scott McAllister, Donald Grantham, Ryan George, Brian Hanson, Zachary Bush, Carl Holmquist, and Jose Ignacio Blesa Lull.
Concert Programs:
Spring Concert 2022:
Sea Songs--Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphonic Dance no. 3 "La Fiesta"--Clifton Williams
Sheltering Sky--John Mackey
Danzon no. 2--Arturo Marquez
District Concert MPA 2022:
Konigsmarsch--Richard Strauss
Affirmation--Wayne Oquin
Selections from Carmina Burana--Carl Orff arr. John Krance
Lindbergh Variations--Robert Sheldon (Student Conductor, Claris Procianos)
Winter Concert 2021:
Danzas Cubanas--Robert Sheldon
An American Elegy--Frank Ticheli
First Suite in Eb--Gustav Holst
Illumination--David Maslanka
District Concert MPA 2020:
The Honored Dead March--John Phillip Sousa
Mare Tranquillitatis--Roger Zare
The Frozen Cathedral--John Mackey
Winter Concert 2019:
Three Memories--Zachary Bush** World Premeire
O Magnum Mysterium--Morten Lauridsen/H. Robert Reynolds
Watchman, Tell Us of the Night--Mark Camphouse
Sleigh Ride--Leroy Anderson
Fall Concert 2019:
High School Cadets March--John Phillip Sousa
Separate Peace--Brian Hanson
Elegy for a Young American--Ronald LoPresti
Ride--Samuel Hazo
FLANAGAN WIND ENSEMBLE
Established in 2020 due to an increase in Band enrollment, the Flanagan Wind Ensemble is the intermediate training ensemble for instrumental students. In its inaugural appearance at 2022 District Concert MPA, the group earned Straight Superior ratings.
Concert Programs:
Spring Concert 2022:
Conductors: Alex Sanchez, Kiethlyn Gilbert, Michael Gabriel
March of the Belgian Paratroopers--Pierre Leemans
On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss--David Holsinger
Overture for Winds--Charlie Carter
District Concert MPA 2022:
Conductor: Michael Gabriel
Red Cape March--James Meredith
On Joyful Wing--Michael Sweeney
Peregrin: A Traveler's Tale--Douglas Akey
American Cameos--Jay Dawson (Student Conductor, Briana Gutierrez)
Winter Concert 2021:
Conductors: Sean Rees, Kiethlyn Gilbert, Michael Gabriel
Darklands March--Randall Standridge
Haunakkah Holiday--David Marshall
Cumberland Cross--Carl Strommen
American Cameos--Jay Dawson
All I Want for Christmas is You--arr. Michael Brown
FLANAGAN SYMPHONIC BAND
Led by Kiethlyn Gilbert, the Flanagan Symphonic Band is the primary training ensemble for students new to the Flanagan Band program, including select Walter C. Young Middle School students enrolled in our Young Falcon Flyer program. The group participates in all program concerts throughout the year.
Concert Programs:
Spring Concert 2022:
Apollo Fanfare--Robert W. Smith
Plaza de Torros--Brian Balmages
Jungle Dance--Mark Williams
Mustangs: The Spirit of the West--Larry Clark
District Concert MPA 2022:
Bunker Hill March--Karl King
In Quiet Times--James Swearingen
Quintus--Larry Clark
Winter Concert 2021:
Eagle Command March--Quincy Hilliard
Two Chinese Folk Songs--John O'Riley
Flourish--Sandy Feldstein/Larry Clark
Christmas Kazoo--James Ployhar
District Concert MPA 2020:
Newcastle March--Jhonnie Vinson
Lullaby to the Moon--Brian Balmages
Emerald Isle--Dave Black
Winter Concert 2019:
Activity March--Harold Bennett
Three Pieces for Band--Bela Bartok
Bristol Bay Legend--Robert Sheldon
All I Want for Christmas is You--arr. Michael Brown
Fall Concert 2019:
Dinosaurs: Daniel Bukvich
The Machine Awakes: Steven Bryant
FLANAGAN BEGINNING BAND
Established in 2020 due to heightened interest in the Flanagan Band Department, the Flanagan Beginning Band is an ensemble open to all students at Flanagan High School, regardless of their level of experience with music. Led by Kiethlyn Gilbert, all students in the ensemble learn how to play an instrument and read music notation starting in August, and are trainied perform in 2 concerts throughout the school year.
Concert Programs:
Spring Concert 2022:
The Lost City--Paul Lavender
Dance of the Jabberwocky--Rob Grice
Crown of Glory--Robert W. Smith
Winter Concert 2021:
Performance Highlights from the Essential Elements Method--John Higgins
Jingle Bells--John O'Reilly