On the evening of November 11,1999, the Southwest Texas
             Trombone Ensemble provided the audience with a
             truly wonderful performance. Starting with Sonata No.1 for
             Trombone Choir by Evan Copley, the ensemble exhibited
             fabulous variety in both the note and the speed at which
             they were playing. This skill mindfully produced a range of
             emotions, including anxiety and uneasiness. Charles R.
             Hurt, the conductor of the ensemble, skillfully piloted the
             ensemble in formulating an eerie feeling. I envisioned a
             cemetery scene with the light fog, worn tombstones, and
             mourners draped in black. The mood changed for the better
             with the arrival of the allegro, bringing with it a sound of
             a climax which flutters ones emotions. Sonata No.1
             concludes climaxing one final time with a abrupt, powerful
             A highly emotional piece by Kazimierz Serocki titled
             Suita na 4 Puzony flowed placidly interrupted every so often
             by sounds of concern, as if someone were about to be
             attacked by suprise. All the feelings produced in the
             intrada are subdued by the depressing, dark, cold canone.
             It's a slow melody of sadness but a sadness of extreme
             measure. A low pitch adds to the aura of mortality. These
             two particular feelings, anxiety and gloom, are toyed with
             throughout. During the arietta, a splendid job was done in
             building up the final Toccatina. There seemed to be a
             competition of sorts between the ensemble with sounds coming
             from each horn individually and sporadically. This effect
             created quite a frantic and raving atmosphere. To conclude
             the piece, the ensemble triumphantly came into unison,
             exploding with sounds of victory for the audience to discuss
             with one another during intermission.
             Following the intermission, the terrific trio of Joel
             Davidson, Joe Kramer, and Mike Lawson performed David
             Potter's Aria & Rondo. This piece commences with Mr. Kramer
             and Mr. Lawson playing a slow but ...