October 25, 2006

Contact:           Dr. Ed Cannava           

                        Arapahoe High School

                        303-347-6031

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First Annual Arapahoe High School Band Concerto Competition on November 8^th

Centennial, Colorado—The First Annual Arapahoe High School Band Concerto Competition will be held in the Arapahoe Theater on November 8, 2006. Eight finalists will perform their concerto in front of a live audience and a Colorado Symphony Musician Panel consisting of: Andrew Stevens, Woodwinds; Patrick Tillery, Brass; and William Hill, Tympani. The finalists are: Sean Case (Senior Marimba player), Colton Crandell (Senior Trumpeter); Gabrielle Miller (Senior Clarinetist), David Steinberg (Senior Tympanist), Roxy Steinberg (Junior Flautist), Jamie Stippich (Senior Oboist), Matt Cullen (Junior Bassoonist), and Wes Leffingwell (Sophomore Pianist).

The competition is being sponsored by Kolacny Music and the Arapahoe Band Boosters. The coordinator of the 2006 Concerto Competition is Mr. Terry Cassara, Past Vice President of the Arapahoe Band Boosters. He will be the host and master of ceremonies at the November 8^th competition. Performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. and general admission tickets are $2.00.

All eight finalists will receive a framed award certificate at the awards ceremony, which will be held at the end of the competition. The top three finalists will be awarded engraved medals and cash prizes. 1^st place will be $75.00, 2^nd is $50.00, and 3^rd place will be awarded $25.00. The top seniors will also be invited to perform their concertos, later in the year, with the Arapahoe Wind Ensemble.

For further information on this year’s Arapahoe Band Concerto Competition please contact Arapahoe’s Director of Bands, Dr. Ed Cannava, at 303-347-6031 or ecan11@msn.com.