An all volunteer adult community wind ensemble based in the greater Sacramento area.
Dr. Matthew Morse, Music & Artistic Director

Spirit & Strength: A Mother’s Day Musical Tribute

Sunday, March 22, 2026
2:30 pm
Capistrano Concert Hall

Flashing Winds (1989)
Jan Van der Roost (b. 1956)
Paprikash (2014)
Julie Giroux (b. 1961)
Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs (2002)
Hugh M. Stuart
1. In Yonder Valley
2. Dance
3. Here Take This Lovely Flower
4. Simple Gifts
The Corcoran Cadets March (1890)
John Philip Sousa (1854-1932)

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The Golden Age of Broadway (1982)
Various, arr. Warren Barker (1923-2006)
L’histoire de la Nouvelle-Orleans (2023)
Alan Theisen (b. 1981)
I. 1789 – St. Louis Cathedral
II. 1810 – Jean Lafitte
III. 1850 – Marie Laveau
IV. 1871 – Audubon Park
V. 1924 – Economy Hall

Dr. Cathie Apple, Flute Soloist
Fanfare for Justice
Richard Saucedo (b. 1957)

Dr. Matthew Morse, conductor

A journey through the American spirit – honoring the strength of women everywhere.

Featuring flute soloist Dr. Cathie Apple performing the West Coast Premiere of L’histoire de la Nouvelle Orleans.