The UW Wind Ensemble (Timothy Salzman, director) and Symphonic Band (Shaun Day, director) present “Spotlight,” performing music by Nancy Galbraith, Michael Daugherty, Henk Badings, and others. Featuring winners of the 2024 Winds Concerto Competition: Devin Foster (tuba), Kelly Hou (harp), and Cole Henslee (tuba).
Program
Symphonic Band
Shaun Day, director
Elfin Thunderbolt (1998): Nancy Galbraith (b. 1951)
Olivia Wang, conductor
Reflections on the Mississippi (2015): Michael Daugherty (b. 1954)
I. Mist
II. Fury
III. Prayer
IV. Steamboat
Devin Foster, tuba
UW Wind Ensemble
Timothy Salzman, director
Celebrations (1988): John Zdechlik (1937-2020)
David Stewart, conductor
Concerto for Harp and Wind Orchestra (1967): Henk Badings (1907-1987)
I. Lento - Allegro
Kelly Hou, harp
Tuba Concerto (2023): Lauri Porra (b. 1977)
I. Agitato - Rubato (colla parte)
II. Agitato
Cole Henslee, tuba
Roger Wu Fu, conductor
U.S. Premiere
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SYMPHONIC BAND
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Biographies
Tubist Devin Foster, from Columbus, Ohio, first began her musical studies on euphonium and tuba at the age of 11. She was admitted to several youth groups such as the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra, Columbus Youth Symphonic Band, and Columbus Youth Jazz Studio. Devin has received her Bachelor of Music degree in tuba performance at Capital University with Tony Zilincik, and is currently studying with John DiCesare at the University of Washington for her Master of Music degree in tuba performance. Recently, she has performed with the Mukilteo Symphony Orchestra and Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra. She has also been seen performing with groups such as the Dublin Silver Brass Band, Puget Brass, and Women of Harmony Brass Quintet, and has soloed with groups such as the Capital University Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble and the University of Washington Concert Band.
Kelly Hou started playing the piano when she was 6 and began the harp 9 years ago. She studied the harp with Alison Austin when she was 13, and later went on to study with Valerie Muzzolini at the University of Washington in 2020. Prior to college, Kelly played in the Seattle Youth Symphony for 4 years and placed 3rd in the WMEA State Solo and Ensemble contest in 2019. In 2022, she was one of three winners of the Anne Adams Award. Currently, she is pursuing both a degree in Informatics and Music Performance and is a part of the University of Washington Symphony Orchestra as well as the University of Washington Wind Ensemble. She has also played with the Washington Wind Ensemble, Philharmonia Northwest, The Sound Ensemble, and Eastside Symphony.
Cole Henslee is a third-year undergraduate tuba performance major from Lakewood, WA. He started his college career studying with Don Harry at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. There he performed with the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Eastman Brass Guild and various chamber groups. Cole is in his first year at the University of Washington where he studies with John DiCesare. At the University of Washington he is a member of the Wind Ensemble, Campus Philharmonia Orchestra and Husky Marching Band. An advocate of new music, Cole has played with Eastman Musica Nova as well as the University of Washington Modern Music Ensemble. He has also given premieres of solo and chamber works for various student composers.