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contrasted with the livelier passages written
in the second half of the work. His technique
and range were both outstanding, leading
to a well deserved standing ovation at the
end of the work. Though this piece was
composed in 1988, it remains fresh and
enjoyable to listen to 30 years later. This
was contrasted by 2 other items, “Frosty the
Snowman” (arr. Sandy Smith) and “Benedictus
from the Armen Man” (Karl Jenkins). The
former item was a light-hearted arrangement
of the well-known Christmas song that
again featured marvelous technique and
range shown by the soloist, along with some
humor. The “Benedictus” was the final item
presented on the program, and featured
everyone that took part in the program – the
Montclair Citadel Band, Derek Fenstermacher
and the Orpheus Choir. It was lovely music
that provided a fitting ending to a wonderful
night of music making in glory to God at this
special time of year. ■
Derek Fenstermacher’s items presented
with band accompaniment were memorable
on this evening. His first presentation of
Martin Ellerby’s “Tuba Concerto” clearly
indicated that we were in the presence
of a performer who was a master of his
instrument. Derek’s lovely legato treatment
of the opening tune of the concerto
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