HPHS BANDS to this site of live performance recordings of the HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL BANDS directed by Dr. James Hile. This page is updated on a regular basis. If you have any questions or comments, please E-mail me at [email protected]. ENJOY THE MUSIC!! To see China Trip 2000, click here To listen to a selection without downloading, click on the title of the selection. A new window will open and the selection you selected will begin playing. To download a selection to your computer, click on the link labeled "DL."   You must have Windows Media Player 7 to listen to these files. If you don't have it, download it here A Tribute to John Philip Sousa: Nov. 14, 2000 Poet and Peasant Overture by Franz von Suppe Washington Post March by John Philip Sousa Irish Tune from Country Derry by Percy Grainger Country Garden by Percy Grainger Carnival of Venice by Herbert L. Clarke, Trumpet soloist wishes to remain anonymous Xylophonia by Joseph Green, Soloist Dario Osorio Slavonic Rhapsody by Carl Friedemann U.S. Field Artillery March by John Philip Sousa Prelude Act III, "Lohengrin" by Richard Wagner Liberty Bell March by John Philip Sousa Armed Forces Salute arranged by Bob Lowden The Whistler and His Dog by Arthur Pryor Art is Calling for Me by Victor Herbert, Vocal soloist Becky Johnson "1812" Overture by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa China Trip: March 24--April 1, 2000 Wind Ensemble Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein-- Avery challenging and fast paced piece full of energy and vigor. Appalacian Spring by Aaron Copland--An exerpt for the ballet; very calm that goes into a majestic fanfare towards the middle and then returns calm. Profanation by Leonard Bernstein--A very complex piece that expresses the anger that Bernstein felt during this period of his life. Gershwin! by George Gershwin--A medley of Gershwin songs including "Embraceable You", "Somebody Loves Me", "I Got Rhthym" and more. American Salute by Morton Gould--based off of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" Stars and Stripes Forever by John Phillip Sousa--Probably Sousa's most well known march. Jazz Band Groovin' Hard by Don Menza--Slow and melodic featuring a saxophone solo Uptown Stomp by Larry Neeck--Very lively and upbeat; the beginning is reminiscent of "Sing, Sing, Sing." The Mooche by Duke Ellington--Slow piece featuring solo trumpet and a clarinet trio/solo. Chamleon by Herbie Hancock--Very cool piece with a rock feel to it Sing, Sing, Sing by Louis Prima--Probably his most famous work; extremely popular. The drum set solo was first used in this song. Percussion Ensemble Shongaloo Ramble by Chris Brooks--Circus type piece. Ensemble Concert: Dec. 19, 2000 Potpourri Concert: Sept. __, 2000 Marching Giants: Aug. 26, 2000--Sept. 28, 2000 Lord of The Rings: June 1, 2000 Narrated by Professor Christopher Armitage Winter Holiday Concert: Dec. 8, 1999 Wind Ensemble Fantasia in G, by Timothy Mahr -- Probably the coolest piece we've played all year. This piece is based on Beethoven's "Ode to Joy." DL On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss, by David Holsinger -- A really slow, beautiful piece. DL Fall Concert: Nov. 16, 1999 Wind Ensemble and Concert Band American Riversongs, -- A medley of American folk songs. DL Wind Ensemble Marche Hongroise from Damnation of Faust, by Hector Berlioz -- A really good piece, challenging the low brass section. DL Overture to Beatrice and Benedict, by Hector Berlioz -- A really good piece featuring the trumpet section. DL Chorale and Shaker Dance, by John Zdechlik -- Our director said that this was one of the better pieces for high school and college bands and he couldn't have been more right. DL Gallop -- Think circus finale. DL Jazz Band 2 Say What?, by Paul Clark -- Our beginning jazz band's very first performance. DL Percussion Ensemble Me Tarzan, -- Tarzan, Jane, Boy, and Cheetah play a really cool piece using their bodies as musical instruments! DL Potpourri Concert: Sept. 30, 1999 PLEASE NOTE: You must download these pieces to listen to them. Wind Ensemble Espirit de Corps by Robert Jager -- My personal favorite, part of it got cut off though. Don't worry, most of it is repeated at the end of the song. Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Manatee Lyric Overture by Robert Sheldon -- Our Freshman Concert Band performed for the very first time, accompanied by the Wind Ensemble. Jazz Band Four by Miles Davis -- Cool piece. Groovin' Hard by Don Menza -- You will be "groovin'" when you hear this piece. Salt Peanuts by Dizzy Gillespie -- A Jazz Band favorite. The Marching Giants The Beatles -- "Sergeant Pepper" and "Hey Jude" rolled into one song. Percussion Ensemble Stinking Garbage -- GARBAGE CANS RULE!!! This piece has become quite popular throughout the school and the community. � This web site is my personal attempt to showcase the music of the HPHS Bands. It is not sponsored by or affiliated with Highland Park High School or the HPHS Band Program.