The Highlands Ranch Concert Band will present a free concert of music celebrating natural wonders across America on May 7 at the Littleton High School Auditorium at 3 pm. Featured music will include “Pikes Peak” by Brian Balmages, commissioned by the Colorado Bandmasters Association, plus works by Ferde Grofé, Julius Fučík, Rossano Galante, Steven Reinecke, and Brant Karrick.
Admission is free thanks to the support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, the Highlands Ranch Metro District, Walmart and contributions from individuals throughout the Front Range.
Rob Yost will conduct. Rob holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in music education from Adams State College and University of Northern Colorado. He has conducted and performed as director of the Orion Winds and conducted for the Colorado Wind Ensemble. In addition, he has performed in many bands and orchestras throughout the metropolitan area.
Highlands Ranch Concert Band started in 2001 and is a committed group of amateur to professional musicians dedicated to entertaining the Highlands Ranch Community. We consist of a Concert Band of 70-80 musicians and a jazz band, Swing Shift, with 15-20 musicians. Our mission is to provide quality and enjoyable concerts through a variety of musical literature and collaborative performances in order to promote musical arts and a spirit of community for both adults and children in the South Metro area.
