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Glenn Miller Orchestra at UCCC |
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Written by Skylar Rick, GDT
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Friday, 13 April 2007 |
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Of all the bands to come out of the swing era of the 1930's and 1940's, very few have had the lasting influence to still be in existence in the 21st century. One exception is the Glenn Miller Orchestra, which will be playing tomorrow for one night only.
"Glenn Miller created a very unique sound in music. He came up in the teens and '20's with all the big time musicians and composers and at some point, realized that he had something to contribute," said Andy Segal, marketing technician for the Union Colony Civic Center. "He changed the style to making the horns more prominent, and that became his sound."
Miller decided to leave his band, despite the popularity it held, and join the Air Force during World War II, where he conducted the Army Air Force band and entertained the troops. Then, on Dec. 15, 1944, Miller disappeared while flying from England to France, in an attempt to arrive before his band. Although his body was never found, he was declared officially dead by the army a year later.
Even Miller's demise couldn't stop the 19 member band, which continues to play many of his original arraignments today. In 1956, the Miller estate allowed for the formation of what is known today as the Glenn Miller band.
"Other people took over, but tried to keep the music style his own," Segal said. "They have created more songs, but kept it in that same genre, which is why it is still popular today."
The orchestra, which has been led by musicians like Buddy DeFranco and Ray McKinley, and currently, Larry O'Brian, is fun for all ages, whether they are bringing back memories, or creating them. This is because the band tries to stay modern by combining classic big band songs with modern songs, as long as they stay in Miller's style.
"It is fun and danceable and that relates to people that are older and younger," Segal said. "They play songs that people have grown up with and bring back memories of the war and pre-war."
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TO GO TO THE SHOW
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Saturday, at 7:30 p.m.
The Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave.
Cost: Ranges from $14 to $24
For more information, or to purchase tickets, call the Center Box Office at 356.5000 or visit ucstars.com | Only registered users can write comments.
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