The Evansville Symphonic Band presents an eclectic evening of beloved musical selections under the direction of Kim Fillingim. The concert opens with Alfred Reed's dynamic "The Hounds of Spring," followed by intimate French horn features including Rick DeJonge's "Mystic Dance" with Ryan Luttrull and the beautiful "Flower Duet" by Delibes performed by the horn duo of Luttrull and Art Adye. After intermission, the program takes a cinematic turn with Michael Kamen's "Robin Hood - A Symphonic Sketch," complemented by Samuel Hazo's reflective "The Stillness of Remembering." The evening concludes with vocalist Shay Barnett performing "Never Enough" from The Greatest Showman, Samuel Barber's stirring "Commando March," and Steven Reineke's scenic "Sedona."

Soloist

Ryan Luttrull is the Principal Horn in the Evansville Symphonic Band and has played with the group for the past decade. He studied horn with his ESB section-mate Art Adye in Evansville and with Richard Seraphinoff at Indiana University. Ryan is a founding member of the Evansville Horn Choir and teaches horn in the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation. He also serves as organist at Eastminster Presbyterian Church and plays organ and piano in many local ensembles.

A graduate of Murray State University School of Music with a degree in Vocal Performance, Shay’s musical career has spanned over 40 years. Prior to moving to Evansville in the 90’s, Shay performed across Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois and Indiana earning awards and accolades as a young musician. Over the years she has performed with many groups including the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Evansville Civic Theater, Germania Mannechor, Evansville Choral Artists and has been honored to be guest soloist at numerous local events and churches. Her musical performances have spanned various genres including classical, opera, jazz and Big Band, contemporary gospel, and musical theater. She's also spent many years as music director and worship leader for several local churches and faith organizations. Not merely a performer, Shay has in the past been choir director for Mater Dei High School and North Posey High School, conducted master classes in vocal technique for various high school choir programs and taught many local students in her private voice studio. Shay has been guest soloist with the Evansville Symphonic Band for several years and is honored to join them once again this year.