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Nov 08 2008, 06:29 PMUpcoming shows this week
November, 8
6:00 PM - Seminole Nation Celebration
Hollywood, Florida -
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November, 10
12:00 PM - University of South Carolina
Andrews Rd.,
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
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November, 11
12:00 PM - Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina 28235
Central Campus on the Terrell brick patio (weather permitting) (map)
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November, 11
8:00 PM - Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina
admission: $5 w/ Winthrop ID, $7 for public, free w/ DSU Fall Pass, ext. 2108 (1 ½ hrs.) Plowden Auditorium
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November, 12
7:00 PM - Costal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina 29528
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November, 14
6:00 PM - Bowling Green State University/Native American Unity Council's Annual Fall Educational Forum
Willard Drive, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 -
May 12 2008, 06:21 AMReview: ‘Last Stand’ symphony stands out as new classical workStory originally printed in the La Crosse Tribune or online at www.lacrossetribune.com
Published - Saturday, April 26, 2008
Review: ‘Last Stand’ symphony stands out as new classical work
By TERRY RINDFLEISCH / La Crosse Tribune
They were standing and cheering Friday night for “The Last Stand.”
A sellout crowd of 1,100 in Viterbo University’s Fine Arts Center signaled a smash hit for the world premiere of Bill Miller’s symphony, performed with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra.
His symphony was powerful, profound and poignant — a riveting, emotional journey based on historical events at the Battle of Little Bighorn. Its heart and soul speak of hope, peace, healing, transformation, triumph and reconciliation.
Kristin Wilkinson, a Golden Globe-nominated composer and orchestrator, created beautiful and bold colors in the vein of Aaron Copland in a truly great symphonic work that will stand the test of time. She and Miller captured the emotions of war and healing with tenderness and turbulence.
The symphony’s battle scene is not all dark, but projects a glimmer of hope in the middle of death. Miller’s symphony is a prayer of reconciliation — a symbol of change — and it was 30 minutes long, about the same length as the battle.
Miller, a two-time Grammy Award-winning musician, chanted, sang and played the drum, two National American flutes and three different guitars during the symphony, with the support of the Eagle Wing Dance Theater and the Battle Point Singers, in one unforgettable, authentic experience.
The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Amy Mills, was sensational from top to bottom and set the tone for the evening with a lovely performance of Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.”
“The Last Stand” was Miller’s dream and vision, and he hopes to perform it many times over with orchestras across the country. Some day, it should be performed at the battlefield — the perfect place for reconciliation. The final concert tonight also is sold out.
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