"The President's Own" Fall Chamber Series returns in 2022 with both IN PERSON and LIVESTREAMING concerts in October. All concerts are free and no tickets required. Schedule subject to change.
SCHEDULE BELOW
Sunday, Oct. 2 | 2 PM (ET)
IN PERSON & LIVESTREAM - Sousa Band Hall, Washington, DC
Master Sgt. Russell Wilson, coordinator
Featuring pianist Master Sgt. Russell Wilson front and center, the first chamber concert includes the inimitable music of “The Three Bs,” classical music composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
- BACH | Toccata in E minor, BWV 914
- BRAHMS | Six Pieces for Piano, Op. 118
- BEETHOVEN | Violin Sonata No. 9, Op. 47, Kreutzer
Sunday, Oct. 9 | 2 PM (ET)
IN PERSON & LIVESTREAM - Sousa Band Hall, Washington, DC
Staff Sgt. Parker Gaims, coordinator
Coordinated by clarinetist Staff Sgt. Parker Gaims, the concert centers on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Quintet in A for Clarinet and Strings, K. 581, including the contemporary Companion Piece also for clarinet and strings that is intended to be performed alongside the Quintet. In addition, the program will feature the world premiére of percussionist Master Sgt. Jonathan Bisesi’s Melting Pot.
- HUTTER | Companion Piece of Clarinet and String Quartet
- BISESI | Melting Pot
- STEPHENSON | Trio Sonata
- PIAZZOLLA / arr. Marani | Ave Maria
- MOZART | Quintet in A for Clarinet and Strings, K. 581
Sunday, Oct. 16 | 2 PM (ET)
IN PERSON & LIVESTREAM - Sousa Band Hall, Washington, DC
Staff Sgt. Sara Matayoshi, coordinator
Coordinated by violinist Staff Sgt. Sara Matayoshi, this concert features a variety of string ensembles, including violin and cello duo; string quartet and quintet; solo violin; and strings with clarinet and piano. With a mix of both old and new works, the program offers variety for any listener.
- O’CONNOR | F.C.’s Jig
- SHAW | Third Essay: Ruby
- FARRENC | Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Opus 44
- YSAŸE | Sonata No. 6 in E Major for Solo Violin, Opus 27
- NABORS | Caged
- LOUIE | Echoes of Time
Sunday, Oct. 23 | 2 PM (ET)
IN PERSON & LIVESTREAM - Sousa Band Hall, Washington, DC
Staff Sgt. Claire Ross, coordinator
Coordinated by horn player Staff Sgt. Claire Ross, this chamber concert will offer something for everyone with a wide variety of ensembles and works by both classic and contemporary composers.
- DAY | Dancing Fire II
- VILLA-LOBOS | Bachianas Brasilieras, No. 6
- CONNESSON | Sextuor
- TILBERG | The Infantryman
- CLARKE | Prelude, Allegro, and Pastorale
- MELLITS | String Quartet No. 5, “Waníyetu”
- STRUNZ & FARAH / arr. McGeorge | Gypsy Earrings
Sunday, Oct. 30 | 2 PM (ET)
IN PERSON & LIVESTREAM - Sousa Band Hall, Washington, DC
Staff Sgt. Christopher Schmitt, coordinator
Coordinated by pianist Staff Sgt. Christopher Schmitt, the Fall Chamber Series final concert features a piano trio performing three different works by three different masterful composers of the classical and romantic periods.
- BONIS | Soir et matin, Opus 76
- BEETHOVEN | Piano Trio in C minor, Opus 1, No. 3
- MENDELSSOHN | Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Opus 66