Renowned Trombonist Joseph Alessi Joining Chico State Band Members for Concerts and Workshops

Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic, and a world renowned soloist, will be joining the Chico State Band for a concert entitled New York Connection, Thursday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Harlen Adams Theatre.

Works will include Schumann’s “George Washington Bridge,” and Gabrielli’s “Sonata Pian’ e Forte.”

In addition to the concert, Alessi will be holding two master classes in Harlen Adams Theatre; one on Friday, November 9 from 2-4 p.m; the other Saturday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. Both are free and open to the public.

Also on Saturday afternoon, the public is invited to a free concert at 3 p.m. in Harlen Adams Theatre featuring Alessi, CSU, Chico Low Brass Choir, the CSU, Chico French Horn Troupe, as well as a “Massed Choir” consisting of the Low Brass Choir, the French Horn Troupe, and public school students.

In a classic tale of local-boy-makes-good, Alessi grew up in Northern California and was a 4-time member of the California All-State Honor Band.

Alessi is an active soloist, recitalist, and chamber music performer. In April 1990 he made his solo debut with the New York Philharmonic, performing Creston’s “Fantasy for Trombone,” and in 1992 premiered Christopher Rouse’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Trombone Concerto” with the Philharmonic, which commissioned the work for its 150th anniversary celebration.  

His most recent appearance with the Philharmonic as soloist was in world premiere performances of Melinda Wagner’s“ Trombone Concerto” in February of 2007.

For more information on Alessi’s visit to Chico contact Royce Tevis, Chico State Director of Bands, at 898-5152.

Advance tickets for New York Connection, at $15 adult, $13 senior, and $6 student, are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333. Add $2 for tickets purchased at the door. For disability-related accommodations, please call 898-4325.