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The sounds of horns, flutes, clarinet, winds, and percussion took over the Jameson Amphitheater as PCC’s Lancer Concert Band and the College and Community Concert Band performed at their annual joint concert on Sunday.The College and Community Concert band started the concert with pieces conducted by Paul Killian.

Some of the pieces performed by the community band included “Heat Lighting” by Richard W. Bowles, excerpts of “Die Meistersinger” by Richard Wagner and “Brass Espanol” by Lennie Niehaus.

Many of the pieces were mysterious, and dramatic, but also had many cheerful comments.

One of the highlights was the community band’s rendition of “Mr. Lucky Selections.” It was upbeat and band played well as an ensemble. There were moments where the music blended well and had a good vibe.

Kristen Espiritu, theater arts major, enjoyed the concert and loved the community’s band performance of “Mr. Lucky Selections.”

“They sounded very professional,” said Espiritu. “Their last performance was fun and had many dynamics.”

The Lancer Concert Band played next and it was terrific. It was co-conducted by Kyle Luck and Tad Carpenter and guest-conducted by The Dean of the Performing and Communication Arts Division, James Arnwine.

Many of its pieces were serious and dark, cheerful, and comedic. The band played different pieces including “Moorside March” by Gustav Holst, “O Magnum Mysterium” by Morten Laurdisen, and “First Suite for Band” by Alfred Reed.

A standout performance from the band was their rendition of “Grand Serenade of an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion” conducted by Tad Carpenter.

It was a joyful, positive and comedic piece with funny moments which the audience enjoyed the performance.

Arnwine said he enjoys the atmosphere at the Jameson Amphitheater compared to a performance at the Sexson Auditorium.

“I love (the performances) at the Jameson Amphitheater because it’s more informal and the weather is nice during this time of the year,” he said. “There’s also more audience interaction in this amphitheater as they are closer to the band compared to the Sexson Auditorium.”

Conductor of the Lancer Concert Band, Kyle Luck was pleased with both of the bands’ performances.

“The community band sounded phenomenal with its performances,” he said. “Our concert band played great. They improved throughout the concert since we had difficulties with our acoustics during the first pieces but they were professionals and played through it.

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