Friday, January 23, 2026
Alabama Music Educator’s Association In Service Conference
Sheraton Birmingham Ballroom, Birmingham, AL, United States
Composer
Principal Trombonist of the New York Philharmonic Joe Alessi will join the Ridgewood Concert Band as they open their 34th season. Mr. Alessi will be performing a trombone concerto written for him by composer Steven Bryant. The program will also include Music from “Silverado” (Broughton), October (Whitacre), Rubies based on music of Thelonious Monk (Harison/arr. Martin), and Overture to “Semiramide” (Rossini).
Dr. Chris Wilhjelm