2008 Woodie Awards
Briefs
Issue date: 4/13/05 Section: News
Glenn Miller Orchestra to play in Jensen Concert Hall May 7
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will play a concert of big-band hits at 7:30 p.m. May 7 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall within the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
More than 60 years since the public first embraced the successful "Miller sound" both the legend and the music live on. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today, both for concert and dance engagements. Trombonist Larry O'Brien leads this 17-member band, which includes a female vocalist and vocal ensemble, in such old favorites as "Moonlight Serenade," "Tuxedo Junction," "A String of Pearls," "In the Mood," "Chattanooga Choo-Choo," "Pennsylvania 6-5000" and many others.
The first Glenn Miller Orchestra was a financial failure. But Miller knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band ñ the one that lives on today ñ in March of 1938. It's been a "hit" ever since. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts, and the drawing power at theaters, hotels and dance pavilions built and sustained its momentum of popularity.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will play a concert of big-band hits at 7:30 p.m. May 7 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall within the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
More than 60 years since the public first embraced the successful "Miller sound" both the legend and the music live on. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today, both for concert and dance engagements. Trombonist Larry O'Brien leads this 17-member band, which includes a female vocalist and vocal ensemble, in such old favorites as "Moonlight Serenade," "Tuxedo Junction," "A String of Pearls," "In the Mood," "Chattanooga Choo-Choo," "Pennsylvania 6-5000" and many others.
The first Glenn Miller Orchestra was a financial failure. But Miller knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band ñ the one that lives on today ñ in March of 1938. It's been a "hit" ever since. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts, and the drawing power at theaters, hotels and dance pavilions built and sustained its momentum of popularity.