Northwest Indiana's own WINDIANA Concert Band will perform the BIBLICAL EPICS TRILOGY for the first time November 17th at 7:30pm at the historic Memorial Opera House 104 Indiana Street Valparaiso.
The three compositions which make up the triology recount the stories of Rahab, the Gathering at the Mount and Jericho from the Bible. The works are big “surround sound” pieces composed by Dr. Jesse Ayers with guest mezzo soprano soloist Dr. Beth Westlund. Conductor, Dr. Jeffery Scott Doebler, Director of Music Education and Bands, Valparaiso University.
This is a one of a kind performance and the first time the three pieces will be performed together!
The compositions encompass brass and percussion that surround the audience at various points, with exciting sound effects like “whirlees,” a mezzo soprano soloist, a narrator, and interactive audience participation in singing and shouting. "The audience will feel like they are actually there as the walls of Jericho “come tumbling down” and as Elijah’s prayer is answered by the “fire of the living God,” according Dr. Doebler.
For more information about this music please visit the composer’s website: jesseayers.com
Dr. Ayers will participate in a Talk Back Question and Answer Session following performance.
Memorial Opera House is located at 104 Indiana Street Valparaiso,for tickets call (219)548-9137 or visit mohlive.com. The November 17, performance is at 7:30pm Adults Tickets $ 12 - Seniors tickets $10 Student tickets $7.