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2007-2008 Season Galleries

Bloomington Symphony : Thursday, June 26, 2009

Bloomington Symphony

Thursday, June 26, 2009

Updated: Jun 26, 2008 9:57pm PST

Missouri Symphony :

Missouri Symphony

Updated: Jun 20, 2008 11:51pm PST

League of American Orchestras : June 11-13 Five By Design's artistic director Kurt Niska and rep Alton Accola flew to Denver for the National Performing Arts Conference of which the League of American Orchestras is a member. We had the opportunity to meet many of the presenters that have invited Five By Design to be a part of their symphony pops season.

League of American Orchestras

June 11-13 Five By Design's artistic director Kurt Niska and rep Alton ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2008 6:16am PST

Harrisburg Symphony : April 26-27, 2008—The Forum in Harrisburg was the venue for Five By Design's "Stay Tuned." It was Five By Design's first opportunity work with conductor Stuart Molina. Many thanks to Jeff Woodruff and Bill Schmieding for inviting us to be part of the symphony's season.

Harrisburg Symphony

April 26-27, 2008—The Forum in Harrisburg was the venue for Five By ...

Updated: Apr 27, 2008 6:33pm PST

Flight 93 : April 25, 2008—Following our appearance at UW-Jamestown, we stopped at the Flight 93 Memorial site in Stoneycreek Township near Shanksville PA. The site made a deep impression on all of us. It is a place to reflect upon 9/11 and honor those on that airline.

April 25, 2008—Following our appearance at UW-Jamestown, we stopped ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2008 12:59pm PST

Johnstown PA : April 23, 2008—While in Johnstown PA, the members of Five By Design conducted a workshop for area high school students at the Pasquerilla performing arts center. The session was arranged by Michael Bodolosky, executive director of the center. Five By Design's technical director conducted a lecture for students interested in theatre tech.

The Pasquerilla PAC Jazz Orchestra was spot on tight with marvelous pros from the Pittsburgh and surrounding locale. Our sincere gratitude to MICHAEL BODOLOSKY for putting together this group of terrific musicians. And a big thank you to our own KURT COWLING and MATT EDLUND for conducting and being the core for our rhythm section. We are looking forward to returning to Johnstown again!

April 23, 2008—While in Johnstown PA, the members of Five By Design ...

Updated: Apr 24, 2008 7:57pm PST

Kalamazoo MI :

Updated: Apr 21, 2008 7:22am PST

Wheeling Symphony | "It's Wheeling Steel" : April 19, 2008—Five By Design joined the members of the Wheeling Symphony to recall "It's Wheeling Steel," a radio show created by the Wheeling Steel corporation in 1936. The original show was comprised of Wheeling Steel who share their musical talents with a national audience. SUSAN HOGAN, our host, was very generous with inviting Five By Design back to Wheeling for the fourth time. Many thanks to all, including conductor ADAM GLASER, who guided us through the rehearsal and with whom we made a wonderful connection. PETER MARSHALL, host of the Hollywood Squares television game show, was a local resident and portrayed the role of the "Old-Timer." Our sincere thanks to all involved with the production. We travel on with a greater sense of the Wheeling community.

Wheeling Symphony | "It's Wheeling Steel"

April 19, 2008—Five By Design joined the members of the Wheeling Sym ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2008 9:45pm PST

Cedar Rapids Symphony :

Cedar Rapids Symphony

Updated: Apr 13, 2008 4:57pm PST

Anderson Symphony : Friday, March 29, 2008— Orchestras in the state of Indiana have been very good to the members of Five By Design. This was the group's second visit with the Anderson Symphony and Rick Sowers, the ASO's conductor, welcomed 5XD back to the Paramount Theatre. Matt Edlund and Kurt Cowling were on board as our drummer and pianist. Many thanks to all the musicians, stage crew, and our audience for making us feel so welcome.

Anderson Symphony

Friday, March 29, 2008— Orchestras in the state of Indiana have been ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2008 12:08pm PST

Huntingdon TN : February 23, 2008

February 23, 2008

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 4:23pm PST

Effingham IL : February 21, 2008

February 21, 2008

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 4:13pm PST

Florissant MO : February 20, 2008

February 20, 2008

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 4:00pm PST

Uniontown PA : February 20, 2008

February 20, 2008

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 3:51pm PST

Warren OH : February 12, 2008

February 12, 2008

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 3:29pm PST

Hilliard OH : February 10, 2008

February 10, 2008

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 3:19pm PST

Tecumseh MI : February 9, 2008

February 9, 2008

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 3:15pm PST

Shakopee Jazz Band Clinic w/ Robert Baca : February 15, 2008—Eric Christenson's Shakopee HS jazz band students were treated to a workshop with UW Eau Claire educator, Robert Baca. The students got up for a 7:30 am on a very cold Minnesota morning for the clinic. Mr. Baca relayed stories of performing with Sinatra and Buddy Rich along in demonstrating the jazz style. The workshop was sponsored in part by Bach Trumpets (Conn-Selmer), Music Mart-Mankato, and Five By Design.

Shakopee Jazz Band Clinic w/ Robert Baca

February 15, 2008—Eric Christenson's Shakopee HS jazz band students ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2008 10:52am PST

East Lansing MI : February 2, 2008

East Lansing MI

February 2, 2008

Updated: Feb 06, 2008 6:54am PST

Branson MO : January 28, 2008

January 28, 2008

Updated: Feb 06, 2008 6:47am PST

Richardson TX : January 26, 2008

January 26, 2008

Updated: Feb 06, 2008 9:45am PST

Waco TX : January 25, 2008

January 25, 2008

Updated: Jan 26, 2008 5:34am PST

Orlando Philharmonic : January 19, 2008—We flew to Florida to catch up with Terry and Kurt who were staying with their brother Mike. Sheridan, Lorie, Al, Dan, and Mike arrived at the Orlando airport on Wednesday. The orchestra's home is the Bob Carr Performing Art Center just across the street from the Mariott which was home for four days. The Orlando Philharmonic is a wonderful orchestra led by Andrew Lane. Many thanks to Mark Fisher and David Schillhammer for hosting our appearance. Many thanks for everyone's gracious hospitality. We look forward to returning in the not too distant future. We all had a short night because our flight took off at 6:00 am, but that's life on the road. We love it!!

Orlando Philharmonic

January 19, 2008—We flew to Florida to catch up with Terry and Kurt ...

Updated: Feb 06, 2008 8:25am PST

Dayton Philharmonic : January 4, 2008

Dayton Philharmonic

January 4, 2008

Updated: Feb 06, 2008 10:20am PST

Duluth Superior Symphony : December 31, 2007

Duluth Superior Symphony

December 31, 2007

Updated: Feb 06, 2008 10:11am PST

Winnipeg Symphony : November 9-10, 2007—Many thanks to the musicians and administration of the Winnipeg Symphony. Assistant conductor Rei Hotoda provided Five By Design with an efficient rehearsal and wonderful performances with the orchestra. Thanks to Dr. Dale Lonis and Jean-Francois Phaneuf for making our visit such a marvelous experience.

Winnipeg Symphony

November 9-10, 2007—Many thanks to the musicians and administration ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2007 10:23pm PST

Utah Symphony : Friday, October 19-20, 2007

Friday, October 19-20, 2007

Updated: Oct 20, 2007 11:50pm PST

Shreveport Symphony : Saturday, October 13, 2007

Shreveport Symphony

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Updated: Oct 14, 2007 5:45pm PST

Alto NM : Saturday, October 6, 2007

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Updated: Oct 25, 2007 8:35pm PST

El Paso TX : Friday, October 5, 2007

Friday, October 5, 2007

Updated: Oct 25, 2007 8:26pm PST

Carlsbad Caverns :

Carlsbad Caverns

Updated: Oct 25, 2007 8:23pm PST

Fort Wayne Philharmonic : September 28-29—Many thanks to Bradley Thachuk, Dan Ross, and JL Nave for welcoming Five By Design to Fort Wayne. We performed in the community's Embassy Theatre, a 1928 vaudeville house formerly known as the Emboyd Theatre. We had a wonderful experience presenting "Radio Days" with the FWO and look forward to returning in the not too distant future!

Fort Wayne Philharmonic

September 28-29—Many thanks to Bradley Thachuk, Dan Ross, and JL Nav ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2007 9:14pm PST

Calgary Philharmonic : September 21-22, 2007—The members of Five By Design made their debut with the Calgary Philharmonic. We wish to thank Maestros Pierre Simard, Roberto Minczuk, Michael Wall, Michael Hope, and all the wonderful staff and personnel of the CPO for making our stay such a pleasant experience. On Saturday, several of us made a brief trip to Banff for a hiking excursion on one of the trails. We look forward to returning in the not too distant future! Many thanks to Steven Hobert (piano) and Matt Edlund (drums) for their friendship and great musicianship!

Calgary Philharmonic

September 21-22, 2007—The members of Five By Design made their debut ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 12:34am PST

Bismarck ND :

Updated: Sep 20, 2007 8:39am PST

Shakopee High School : September 20, 2008

Shakopee High School

September 20, 2008

Updated: Sep 20, 2007 8:03am PST