Peggy Moran-- Corni Angelicus, New Music for Horn Quartet and Rhythm Section UCO's Faculty Artist Concert Series Sponsored by Larry and Leah Westmoreland and Margaret Brisch (Ph.D) 5 P.M. September 17, 2023 UCO Jazz Lab Featured Artists: Peggy Moran, Horn Kate Pritchett, Horn Lanette Compton, Horn Mirella Gable, Horn Vince Norman, Saxophone Genevieve Clarkson, Tuba Bill Belanus, Guitar Steve Pruitt, Drums Alyssa Kozlowski-Ham, Piano Jack Helsley, Bass Program: Angelicus Vince Mendoza (b. 1961) Arr. Jack Helsley Oshun!! (2023) Shanyse Strickland (b. 1991) A Moment of Peace Gabe Evans (b. 1991) Vivace (2023) Steve Allee (b. 1950) ----------Intermission---------- Orchard Song Benj Pasek (b. 1985) Justin Paul (b. 1985) Horns N' Rhythm (2023) Marie Douglas (b. 1987) Otono Vince Mendoza (b. 1961) Arr. Jack Helsley, Vince Norman Through My Window (2023) Aliyah Danielle (b. 1997) Program Notes Corni Angelicus Corni Angelicus is a project founded by Peggy Moran, Professor of Horn at UCO, and Jack Helsley, a bassist most recently a member of the National Touring Company of Dear Evan Hansen. This innovative ensemble expands both the musical horizons of horn in jazz and diversifies the set of composers writing for the horn in jazz. Moran and Helsley commissioned six works in 2023 for the ensemble and premiered the music in March 2023 in Indianapolis and shared a second performance at the International Horn Society in July 2023. These performances have been called a “special night of unique creative expressions” and a “game changing experience” for the performers and audience alike. A Midwest Tour in March 2024 will include performances at the University of Illinois and Indiana University.