Holiday Concert 2015
Open Tuesday – Sunday
Closed Monday*
Open for Calls
Tuesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
(925) 943-7469
Open for Walk Up
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays.
Featuring a new Holiday Program and a special gift to the Walnut Creek Community, the West Coast Premiere of James Beckel's Concerto for Trombone with the composer as soloist.
Christmas Fanfare - James Beckel
Concerto for Trombone - James Beckel; West Coast Premier, Walnut Creek Concert Band commisioning partner
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
Round Me Falls the Night - Vincent Percishetti
8th Candle - Steve Reisteter
Minor Alterations: Christmas Through the Looking Glass - David Lovrien
All I want for Chirstmas is You - Mariah Carey
Christmas Festival - Leroy Anderson
Mr. James Beckel is the Principal Trombonist with the Indianapolis Symphony. He is a graduate from the Indiana University School of Music. He is on the music faculty at DePauw University and the University of Indianapolis. In addition to these responsibilities he is a very active composer and arranger.
For twenty-eight years the Walnut Creek Concert Band has proudly served the community as the Official Concert Band of the City of Walnut Creek, presenting performances of quality music for the Concert Band at the Lesher Arts Center and throughout the community.
Harvey Benstein, Music Director and Conductor