The 2008 Marching Southerners production will spotlight several classic works by
Russian composers that have stood the test of time as some of the most amazing
compositions ever written. The musical material that has been chosen will provide the
Southerners with bold, aggressive and exciting arrangements that members and fans both
near and far have grown to love.
Gliere’s
Russian Sailor’s Dance from his ballet "The Red Poppy" will serve as the
introduction to the program and will set the tone for the rest of the show. You will be
amazed as “Russian Sailors” dazzle you not only with flags and rifles, but with some
atypical and unique color guard equipment. As always, the Southerners’ color guard will
make a statement early in the program, showing off their remarkable talent.
The opener will end as the Russian Sailors set the stage for the Marching Ballerinas!
Prepare to be amazed as 40 of JSU’s most beautiful young ladies transform the field into
a winter wonderland as they portray Russian Ice Princesses. Beautiful costuming and
incredible dance moves will captivate the audience as the Ballerinas bring Tchaikovsky’s
Trepak (Russian Dance) from “The Nutcracker Suite” to the marching field as never seen
before!
Next, The Southerners, with their amazing musical finesse, will create possibly one of the
most harmonious moments ever on a football field as they perform Rachmaninoff’s
gorgeous
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, (18th Variation).
Don’t get too comfortable. Hold on to your seat as the Southerners close their 2008
production with a combination of two pieces of music that have been requested time and
time again for The Southerners to perform. The dark yet angelic music of Shostakovich’s
“Finale” from
Symphony No. 5 will get your heart racing as the Southerners lead into a
moment that will showcase the incredible talents of the nationally known percussion
section. But wait, it’s not over! Just when you think that it can’t get any better the power
of the Southerners horn line will send you over the edge as you enter Mussorgsky’s
Great Gate of Kiev from “Pictures at an Exhibition.”
Prepare to be amazed!
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Russian Saliors Dance (Opener)
Trepak (Ballerina Tune)
Rachmaninoff (Ballad)
Shostakovich and Mussorgsky (Closer)
