The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 28, 1988 -Page 9 i > Join together with the bands s fP ,z > ; f i ' f c - : . ;_ ' , z } ,dr ; J ' t £ alt' ,T - / ! ' ,',.. , f . .. 'z.'' s'',: J J/ Sa ~g , . ; . BY MARGIE HEINLEN No, it's not a Battle of the Bands - you all know how the University feels about violence at public events. It's Band-O-Rama! OK, the O-Rama is a little too mod, but don't be put off; these bands are cool. What bands? The University Concert Band, the Symphony Band, Northcoast (the School of Music's Big Band/ Jazz ensemble), the Friars and, of course, the famous Michigan Marching Band. The Friars aren't really a band, but they are so-o-o- o good. This eight man a capella crew sports a range that can by turns shatter glass and melt hearts. A 'must-see' before graduation. The term "band" breaks down into three categories - the always popular Rock Band (Roll is a subdivision), Marching Band and Concert Band. "Concert Band," meaning the sitting variety, includes Symphony, Big and sometimes Jazz. Conductor of the Concert Band, Donald Schleicher, says "the Concert Band is the least understood of the band categories. It is the same as a traditional orchestra without the string section." The musical range and magnitude is equal but the sound is different. Marilyn Breiter, promotions manager for the Music School, characterizes band music as, "brighter sound- ing." The "Rama" part means, "showcase of the differ- ent types of band music and sections within the bands themelves," said Breiter. Northcoast is riding the wave of Jazz revival- all the way to France, where they were invited to perform at the Montreux Jazz festival in this coming summer. Catch it. For those of you who run off at halftime to buy some more Budweiser or a stale, starchy pretzel to soak up all the Budweiser already congealing in your tummy from the first quarter and then run off again after the game to your roommates' parents tailgate to sponge some more Budweiser and pretzles - in the process missing the Michigan Marching Band - here is your chance to hear them at 120 decibels. Many of the songs chosen for Band-o-rama are from this year's half time show so this would be prime time to catch up. "Temptation," "The Hawaiian Warchant," "The Yellow and Blue." You know these songs - the ones alumnae, possibly parents and older siblings, hum while strolling around the house when fall gets in the air. John Williams, assistant to Michigan Marching Band conductor Eric Becher, said "the visual excitement and sheer dynamics of 250 musicians is unparalleled." The Michigan band is nationally heralded for excellence and preformance - and as one of the few bands that is still 'high stepping'. This year's selec- tions feature big band, jazz, and Broadway show tunes. "There's a real camaraderie that is visible on stage, which comes from hard work and precision," Williams added, "the Marching Band maintains tradition on cam- pus at the University." (And off; now you can even hear that big band sound - well, at least a good reproduction - on record and cassette.) BAND-O-RAMA starts tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4, $5, and $6 at the Hill Auditorium Box Office, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Going, going, gone BY MARK SHAIMAN IT'S a bird, it's a plane ... well, uh, it was a plane. It was here just a couple of seconds ago. It just, uh, disappeared And when David Copperfield appears this Sunday at the Power Center, this is just the kind of illus- ion you can expect to see. Or not see. There won't be a Learjet on (or not on) the stage this weekend, but the show will be just as mesmeriz- ing. In the past, Copperfield has per- formed some incredible feats. Making the jet disappear looks like a coin trick in comparison to making the Statue of Liberty vanish. And his walk through the Great Wall of China is nothing to skip over either. His last triumph was to enter the Bermuda Triangle, disappear, and then return. That may not seem like anything spectacular, but considering that he came back with a ship that disappeared in 1954, it is clear that Copperfield knows his geometry. Some film footage from this event will be shown at the performance.. These illusions were all done for television specials, but this magician Copperfield will amaze the dickens out of you is best live, on stage. He has been named Atlantic City's "Entertainer of the Year" and has won similar honors from the Anerican Guild of Variety Artists and the Academy of Magical Arts. And seeing, especially for your- self, is believing - at least that's what they say. Still, you will have trouble believing your eyes as David escapes from numerous chains and bindings before a giant saw gives you twice the magician for your money. Even when he is whole, there is more to Copperfield than can be seen onstage. He has used his talents to do more than please audiences through- out the world. In 1982, he began Project Magic, a means of helping to rehabilitate the disabled by teaching them magic. People who have found an interest in learning tricks, which naturally require manual dexterity, have gone from rope tricks to tying their own shoes. As Copperfield says, "We've made the Statue of Liberty disappear and walked through the Great Wall of China, but that's nothing compared to seeing people who now have new lives." And with the success of this program, Copperfield was named the National Spokesman for the United States Disabled Sports Team at the Paralympic Games in Seoul this year. Through his illusionsvhe has personally learned the value of appearances in his magic, and their lack of importance when it comes to real people. On Sunday, though, the man behind the illusions will remain just as much of a mystery as his magic is. But with Halloween just around the corner, a magic show is the place to be, so get your tickets soon before they all disappear, too. DAVID COPPERFIELD will be performing two shows on Sunday, October 30, at the Power Center. Times are 4 and 7 p.m. and tickets are $17.50 and $13.50. Bash Continued from Page 8 composers of Stravinsky and Hinde- mith. However, Bernstein's interpre- tation of Mahler has been noted by critics to be his most extraordinary, possibly because of their similarities. Both were conductors who were men of the theater; both conducted the same orchestra with the similar technique; both were composer- conductors, and both were of Jewish back-ground. So it's not surprising that Bernstein was the first conductor to record the complete Mahler symphony cycle. Along with his immense skill as a conductor, Bernstein is well-known as an innovative composer who has created a wide range of forms and styles: three symphonies; a Serenade for Violin Solo, Strings, and Percussion; Chichester Psalms for chorus and orchestra; three ballets; the score for the film On the Waterfront ; and the operas Trouble In Tahiti and A Quiet Place. For Broadway theater, he has written On the Town, Wonder Town, Candide, and his greatest and most famous stage work, West Side Story. With all that Bernstein has accomplished in career, Saturday evening's gala concert will be an opportunity to see one of America's finest all-around musicians at work. A second student ticket sale has been announced for Saturday, October 29. There is a very limited amount of tickets available, and they will go on sale at 9 a.m. at the box office in Burton Bell Tower. Tickets are $10 each with a limit of two per person with a valid student I.D. Seating is at the discretion of the Musical Society. WARNING: At the first ticket sale, there were four people who camped out for tickets and 250 in line at 9 a.m., so take all necessary precautions. LOVE TO DANCE? University of Michigan WOLVERETTES Kickline Mass Meeting: Sunday, Oct. 30, 1988 Anderson Room, Michigan Unon 7 p.m. Call: 665-0629 EARN $5.00 - $6.50/HOUR PLUS BONUSES! HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE UNIVERSITY BY CALLING MICHIGAN ALUMNI Guitar Continued from Page 8 His last two albums, Daring Adventures (1986) and Amnesia, his recent debut on Capitol, were produced by the man who laid that glossy coat of latex on Crowded House, Mitchell Froom. While it's easy to object to giving the same treatment to a musician with the range of Thompson (not to mention dressing him up in a ridiculous jester costume on the cover of Amnesia,) be assured that in concert the man will cut loose, rock out, crank up, etc. Loudon Wainwright III, a folksinger with a twisted sense of humor of his own, warms up for Thompson, the man who produced his last two records. He struts like a rooster, he hangs his tongue out like Michael Jordan, and he fantasizes aloud about Suzanne Vega. Come in time to hear pithy observations like "Driving on acid is easy" and "Even Bob Geldof looks like alarmingly thin." RICHARD THOMPSON will play the Power Center at 8 p.m. Saturday. Last Chance to Be Shot! I k "' - I I COUPON With this entire ad- FREE 12z.Fdrink BRIF expiresAG (ONE COUPON Pascali's Island IG IN THIS AD FOR. REAT MOVIE DEAL! 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