Fall 2008: Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association is thrilled to present its Fall 2008 Legends of Music Concert, as we welcome the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra to the state-of-the-art Central Dauphin High School Auditorium on September 16, 2008 at 7:00 pm. The evening will include a special performance by the Central Dauphin High School Jazz I Band. Tickets are $12 for adults; $9 for students and seniors.

Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and ‘40s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts, and the drawing power at theatres, hotels, and dance pavilions built and sustained the momentum of Glenn Miller's popularity.

Glenn disbanded his musical organization in 1942, at the height of its fame, volunteered for the Army and then organized and led the famous Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band to entertain servicemen. On December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single-engine plane from England to precede his band to France, never to be seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later.

In response to popular demand, the Miller Estate authorized the formation of the present Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956. The 19-member band continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements, thrilling Glenn Miller's original fans who have not heard them played for a while as well as a whole new generation of fans. Most of the band’s shows are sell-outs. It has proven staying power, and its popularity has never seemed to wane. Indeed, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big-band in the world just as it was in Glenn’s day. Be sure not to miss them as the come to Central Dauphin!!   For a ticket order form, click here.

Spring 2008: Dallas Brass

The Central Dauphin High School Band Boosters Association presented its inaugural Legends of Music Concert, welcoming the world-renowned Dallas Brass to CDHS on April 7, 2008.  The Dallas Brass spent the day in a residency with our band students and performed live at the Central Dauphin High School auditorium in a concert.  Selected Central Dauphin high school and middle school band students joined the Dallas Brass onstage for part of this performance!  For more pictures of the Dallas Brass residency and concert at Central Dauphin High School, click here.  For a review of the concert, click here.

Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music.

In addition to their solo engagements, the Dallas Brass has appeared with symphony orchestras nationwide. Symphonic credits include the Cincinnati Pops conducted by Erich Kunzel, New York Pops conducted by Skitch Henderson, and the Philly Pops conducted by Peter Nero. The Dallas Brass has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and has toured overseas to Europe and the Far East. They have shared the stage with the late Bob Hope, have performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, have appeared on the CBS “Early Show”, and their music has been used numerous times on the television show, “The Young & The Restless”.