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Upcoming Concert Repertoire
Listen to our arrangements or similar arrangements through the links.
“Ruy Blas Overture” by Mendelssohn (new & improved!) – Listen
“Mephisto Waltz No 1” by Franz Liszt – Listen below
“Mars: Bringer of War” by Holst (arr. Richard Lang) – Listen
**Fun Fact: This piece inspired John Williams’ “Imperial March”
from Star Wars. – Listen
**It also inspired Hans Zimmer in composing the soundtrack from
Gladiator – Section by section comparison
“Dance of the Tumblers” from Snow Maiden by Rimsky-Korsakoff (arr. Sandra Dackow) – Listen (we will probably go faster)
3rd Movement, Symphony No 4 by Brahms – Listen
“Krönungsmarsch” aus der Oper Der Prophet (“Coronation March” from The Prophet) by Meyerbeer – Listen below:
Want to watch the whole opera? You’re in luck! Here’s a 2017 production with English subtitles:
“Bacchanale” from Samson and Delilah by Saint-Saens (arr. Merle J Isaac) – Listen
“Funeral March of a Marionette” by Gounod – Listen
**And here’s the intro to Alfred Hitchcock Presents featuring this piece – Listen
Concert Dress
The general concert dress code for RCO is all black unless otherwise announced ahead of time by the music director. If you need help in finding something or if you have questions, ask your favorite board member.
Reporting an Absence
If you cannot be at rehearsal, please email membership@rcoindiana.org. The message will be delivered to music director Jay Conard and also the board’s Membership Committee.
Poster Distribution
Thank you to those members who have signed up to distribute promotional concert posters! The current list can be found here:
Additional locations for distribution are listed as well. If you would like to deliver a poster or two – or more – let Jenny Williams know which locations to add your name to! (jleew@ymail.com) Or you can name your own locations, such as your workplace, church, or favorite store.