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2024 Rales and Ales Join us as we present the annual Rail Jam in Downtown Wenatchee with a Rail Jam starting at 4 pm PT and finishing with a concert from Sour Fuzz at 8 pm PT!

Live from Burbank, Washington at Columbia High School for Tri-Cities Prep at Columbia Football tonight!

Term of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin’s splendid history of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, was brilliantly adapted to the screen in 2012 by playwright Tony Kushner and director Steven Spielberg. With Daniel Day-Lewis portraying the president, the film illuminates one of the most dramatic chapters in American history.

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

John Williams | The People's House | Concert 2 | 2022-23 Season | Wenatchee Valley Symphony Term of Rivals, Doris Kearns Goodwin’s splendid history of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, was brilliantly adapted to the screen in 2012 by playwright Tony Kus...

Saving Private Ryan is certainly one of Steven Spielberg’s most powerful films. The accumulative effect of his great photography and the splendid performances contained in the film combine to produce a jolting emotional impact, particularly in the closing moments of the movie.
Preparing the music for this portion of the film presented a particular challenge in that the music needed to be effectively reverent in tone while still being quiet and simple enough so as not to intrude on the private reflections of each viewer.
In writing the music, the fallen heroes shown in the film were constantly in my mind and it is to the memory of the real-life heroes portrayed so convincingly in the film that I have the privilege of dedicating this music.

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

John Williams | Hymn to the Fallen | Concert 2 | 2022-23 Season | Wenatchee Valley Symphony Saving Private Ryan is certainly one of Steven Spielberg’s most powerful films. The accumulative effect of his great photography and the splendid performance...

One of Copland's most popular pieces, Lincoln Portrait was commissioned during the early years of the War by conductor Andre Kostelanetz for a program of three new works by American composers. Copland chose excerpts from Lincoln's own words for the narration. The score includes quotations of Springfield Mountain and Camptown Races. According to Copland, "I hoped to suggest something of the mysterious sense of fatality that surrounds Lincoln's personality. The challenge was to compose something simple, yet interesting enough to fit Lincoln." The piece has been performed on many significant occasions and with innumerable narrators, among them Carl Sandburg, William Warfield, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Copland himself. This performance is narrated by Marlon Browne.

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

Aaron Copeland | Lincoln Portrait | Concert 2 | 2022-23 Season | Wenatchee Valley Symphony One of Copland's most popular pieces, Lincoln Portrait was commissioned during the early years of the War by conductor Andre Kostelanetz for a program of thr...

Special performance of a Salute to the Armed Forces from Concert 2 of the 2022-23 Season of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony orchestra as performed on November 12, 2022 at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

Armed Forces Salute | Songs of our Nation | Concert 2 | Wenatchee Valley Symphony | Nov 12, 2022 Special performance of a Salute to the Armed Forces from Concert 2 of the 2022-23 Season of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony orchestra as performed on November ...

Special performance of the National Anthem from Concert 2 of the 2022-23 Season of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony orchestra as performed on November 12, 2022 at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

National Anthem | Songs of our Nation | Concert 2 | Wenatchee Valley Symphony | November 12, 2022 Special performance of the National Anthem from Concert 2 of the 2022-23 Season of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony orchestra as performed on November 12, 2022 ...

Very few of us can claim to have first experienced Barber’s Adagio for Strings in its original form: as part of a string quartet. The American composer wrote his string Quartet Opus 11, in 1936 – and considered himself happy with the result. But he had one of the twentieth-century’s greatest conductors to thank for what became a new and far more profitable life for this relatively unknown piece. Arturo Toscanini spotted a hit when he heard its second movement, and urged Barber to arrange it for full string orchestra. The composer wisely took the advice on board – and, in 1938, Toscanini premiered the new work with the NBC Symphony Orchestra. Millions of Americans were listening as it was broadcast on the radio, and Adagio for Strings quickly became a huge success.

The solemn, heart-wrenching sadness of the music has lent itself to a range of powerful uses beyond the concert hall. Adagio for Strings was played at the funeral of Albert Einstein, can be heard on all sorts of commercials and movie soundtracks, and has become a modern day hit among trance music pioneers, who have taken the hypnotic harmonies composed by Barber and used them to create very different, high-octane sounds. The composer also arranged a choral version of the work, the Agnus Dei, in 1967.

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

Samual Barber | Adagio for Strings | Concert 2 | 2022-23 Season | Wenatchee Valley Symphony Very few of us can claim to have first experienced Barber’s Adagio for Strings in its original form: as part of a string quartet. The American composer wrote...

Join conductor and music director of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Nikolas Caoile, and special guest, Marlon Browne as they discuss Concert 2 "Songs of our Nation" and the pieces being performed by the Wenatchee Valley Symphony.

Works Include the following:

NATIONAL ANTHEM

HYMN TO THE FALLEN
John Williams

THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE
John Williams

LINCOLN PORTRAIT
Aaron Copland

ADAGIO FOR STRINGS
Samuel Barber

SYMPHONY NO. 2 ARMED FORCES SALUTE
Kevin Puts

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

Nic's Notes | Songs of our Nation | Concert 2 | Wenatchee Valley Symphony | November 12, 2022 Join conductor and music director of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Nikolas Caoile, and special guest, Marlon Browne as they discuss Concert 2 "Songs of our ...

Postponed due to pandemic related mandates and rescheduled this season, Michael Daugherty's Fire and Blood for solo violin and orchestra is a 25-minute concerto inspired by Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals and Frida Kahlo's paintings done in Detroit.

It was commissioned by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra during Michael Daugherty's time as composer in residence.

Conducted by Music Director Nikolas Caoile and performed by the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra with guest soloist, Caitlin Kelley on violin.

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

Michael Daugherty | Fire and Blood | Concert 1 | 2022-23 Season | Wenatchee Valley Symphony Postponed due to pandemic related mandates and rescheduled this season, Michael Daugherty's Fire and Blood for solo violin and orchestra is a 25-minute conce...

Another piece from Concert 1 of 2022-23 for Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra!

Three-Cornered Hat by Manuel De Falla! Enjoy!

Manuel De Falla | Three-Cornered Hat | Concert 1 | 2022-23 Season | Wenatchee Valley Symphony Filled with the rhythms of Spanish dance, the Three-Cornered Hat by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla was commissioned by Sergei Diaghilev (Ballet Russes) and...

Groovebox Fantasy, composed by the "mind-bogglingly talented and incredibly wonderful" Portland composer Kenji Bunch, is a short overture for orchestra.

It was commissioned by the Seattle Symphony as part of its Sonic Evolution project and debuted on June 1st by the Eugene Symphony at SymFest 2019.

Bunch’s Groovebox Fantasy is a fond tribute to the great American film composer, record producer/arranger/executive and jazz musician Quincy Jones, who spent much of his youth in Seattle.

Conducted by Music Director Nikolas Caoile and performed by the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra.

To learn about the 2023-24 Season for the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, please visit https://wenatcheesymphony.org/

Kenji Bunch | Groovebox Fantasy | Concert 1 | 2022-23 Season | Wenatchee Valley Symphony Groovebox Fantasy, composed by the "mind-bogglingly talented and incredibly wonderful" Portland composer Kenji Bunch, is a short overture for orchestra. It w...

We are starting a YouTube Series highlighting the 2022-23 Season with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra. We will go through all 4 concerts showcasing the work the fantastic musicians that the orchestra has to offer, including numerous guest musicians.

Today's video is from Nikolas Caoile's pre-concert talk with special guest Caitlin Kelly on violin, featured soloist that evening from Concert 1 - Buen Ritmo.

Nik's Notes: Concert 1 "Buen Ritmo" - 2022-23 Season Wenatchee Valley Symphony Conductor and Music Director gives a pre-concert talk before Concert 1 "Buen Ritmo" during the 2022-23 season about the program of ...

It's Day 2 of the MLB Draft, Rounds 3-10 and we have some analysis and thoughts about who the Mariners take in these rounds. Let's get to it...

Mariners Draft Review, Day 2 It’s Day 2 of the MLB Draft, Rounds 3-10 and we have some analysis and thoughts about who the Mariners take in these rounds. Let’s get to it…

Today was a huge day in Mariner's history as they have the rare opportunity to draft 4 picks on day 1 of the MLB Draft. Let's take a look at who they picked and the projections for these players.

Mariners Draft Review, Day 1 Today was a huge day in Mariner’s history as they have the rare opportunity to draft 4 picks on day 1 of the MLB Draft. Let’s take a look at who they picked and the projections for thes…

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Come and learn about the Earl Barden Classic! A game with a great tradition and meaning for all those involved.

One Last Game… On June 24th, we broadcasted the annual tradition that is the Earl Barden Classic. The Earl Barden Classic is an exhibition of the best and special football players from across the state of Washing…

Catch a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes and beyond the game at Earl Barden 2A-1A-B All State Classic

Feature | The Week of Earl Barden We take a slight look behind the scenes of the experience the athletes who experienced the 2023 Earl Barden Classic during their week in the Yakima area! ...

We have had Craig on a couple of our broadcasts!

Beloved Northwest sports broadcaster is stepping back after decades of play-by-plays Craig West has been calling hockey games in WA for 33 years, 25 of those with the Ams.

We don't just do sports. Filmed in November 2022, we went to the Fort Walla Walla Museum and filmed this presentation by Gary Lentz on the Medical Practices of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition for C-SPAN!

Check it out! Very interesting watch and plus, it's educational!

Medical Practices of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition Gary Lentz portrayed Sgt. Patrick Glass of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, demonstrating medical practices used by the explorers during their 1804 cross-country journey. The Fort Walla Walla Museum in Washington hosted this event.

Post-game interview with Royal City's Kaleb Hernandez, the East Offensive MVP from the Earl Barden 2A-1A-B All State Classic, done by Jamie Council

Interview | 2023 Earl Barden Classic - Kaleb Hernandez - East Offensive MVP Sideline Reporter does a post-game interview with Kaleb Hernandez of 1A Royal City and discuss his performance at the 2023 Earl Barden Classic.

What is going on with the Mariners? And is it fixable?

What is going on with the Mariners? Entering today, our Seattle Mariners are sitting 38-41 with 2 games to go until halfway point of the season. They are guaranteed to finish the 1st half of the season under .500. A disappointment fo…

Highlights from our broadcast of the Earl Barden 2A-1A-B All State Classic

Highlights from 2023 Earl Barden Classic Highlights from the Skeeterbuggins Sports production of the 2023 Earl Barden Classic. To purchase a game copy, visit https://bit.ly/3IMKns2 #...

Check out our promo for our broadcast of the Earl Barden 2A-1A-B All State Classic! Be sure to like and subscribe for more content from Skeeterbuggins and Skeeterbuggins Sports!

2023 Earl Barden Classic Promo As the Earl Barden 2023 Classic nears, check out our promo for the event where you can get your link to the live event or order your copy of the event! ...

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Columbia Basin Series - Full Behind the Scenes Highlight Reel Check out the full highlight reel from the Columbia Basin Series on June 5, 2023.Videographer: Joseph PumphreyProducer: Jarod BreshearsSkeeterbuggins Sports....

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Columbia Basic Classic — ALL STATE BASEBALL The Columbia Basin Series is an All-State Feeder Game between the all-stars of Yakima and Tri-Cities. The I-82 rivalry will play two, 7-inning games.

What does the future hold for Kolten Wong? What is going on for the 2nd baseman? We take a look at the season that is for Wong.

Kolten’s Future with the Mariners Mariners infielder Kolten Wong was considered to be the answer at 2nd Base for a francise that has struggled at the position the past several years since the trade of Robinson Cano to the Mets end …

Our new blog previewing some upcoming broadcasts we are doing!

And Just Like that… As the high school sports year comes to a close in the Northwest, we look ahead to next year and what should be an exciting catalog of fall high school and collegiate sports. Sports such as Footbal…