Othello
William Shakespeare’s tragedy,
Othello, focuses on love, devotion, deception and revenge: the love between
Othello and Desdemona; the devotion of Desdemona’s attendant, Emilia; and the
deception and revenge by Othello’s trusted friend, Iago (YEEah go). Each of the
4 banners used in the visual program incorporates design elements from the
Elizabethan period. The 4 banners, representing Othello, Desdemona, Iago and
Emilia, join together at the end of program, much like the fates of the four
characters in Shakespeare’s tragedy. Alfred Reed’s musical portrayal of
Othello remains a major masterwork for band. Reed’s music reflects the noble
character of Othello, the purity and innocence of Desdemona, as well as the
chaos created by the evil Iago.
Oswego was a finalist
in the 1997 Bands of America Regional in Johnson City, TN, finishing 2nd in
class AA. They have performed in Arizona, Florida, Connecticut, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, New Jersey and West Virginia. Oswego
represented New York State in the 2000 Fiesta Bowl Parade and National Pageant
of Bands in Phoenix, Arizona. The Buccaneers were proud to earn fourth place
honors in the prestigious Pageant held in Phoenix, Arizona’s, Bank One Stadium.
Please join the OHS Band Parents
Association for the 22nd "Pageant of Champions" on Saturday evening, September
23rd at 7PM. Come and enjoy a wonderful day in the picturesque Port City
followed by an evening of unparalleled music and motion.
Drum Major
Lisa Quirk
Assistant Drum Major
Julia Baer
Soloists
Kathryn Palange, Justin Pytlak, Elizabeth Syrell (trumpet)
Music Arrangements
Nick Baratta
Drill Design
Dan Campbell
Color Guard
Jackie Campbell
Assistant Directors
Michael Dunsmoor, Heather Sweeting
Director
William Palange
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