The TCC Symphonic Band performs with saxophonist Erik Steighner on Friday (3/13).  The concert will feature Mr. Steighner on Claude Smith's virtuosic Fantasia for Alto Saxophone.  The program also contrasts works of joy and sorrow, juxtaposing optimistic and somber musical messages.

TCC Symphonic Band

Erik Steighner (saxophone), John Falskow (conductor)

7:30 PM - Friday, March 13, 2015

TCC Building 2

FREE (donations accepted)

Program:

Vecchi/Daehn - Fa una Canzona

Bach/Reed - My Jesus!, What Anguish

Gorb - Eine Kleine Walzermusik

Tichelli - Rest

Smith - Fantasia for Alto Saxophone (Erik Steighner, saxophone)

Koh - Lament for Wind Orchestra

Milhaud - Suite Francaise

Erik Steighner has performed with ensembles including the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the Federal Way Symphony, the Northwest Sinfonietta, the San Antonio Symphony, the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, the Tipping Point Saxophone Quartet, and the Alloy Saxophone Quartet. Steighner has taught at Texas State University and The University of Texas at Austin and is currently a lecturer at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. His course load at PLU has included Saxophone, Chamber Music, Introduction to Music, and Music Theory.


Steighner has premiered dozens of solo and chamber works for the saxophone and is active as a composer and arranger. He is also featured on CD releases from labels including Albany Records, Alea Publishing, Mark Custom, Naxos, and Vienna Modern Masters. He holds bachelor’s degrees in music and English from the University of Puget Sound and master’s and doctoral degrees in saxophone performance from The University of Texas at Austin. eriksteighner.com