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17cҳ Tech 17cҳ Presents:
GT Symphonic Band and Concert Bands Concert

17cҳ Tech 17cҳ Presents:
GT Symphonic Band and Concert Bands Concert

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
7:30pm
Ferst Center of the Arts

Benjamin Diden, Conductor of Concert Bands and Symphonic Band

Program

Concert Band

Uplift (We Rise Together) (2023)
Kevin Day (b. 1996)
Walden (2011)
Michael Markowski (b. 1986)
Pageant (1954)
Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987)

Intermission

 

Symphonic Band

Towers of Bloom (2025)
Kelijah Dunton (b. 1999)
Colonial Song (1918)
Percy Grainger (1882-1961)
Concerto for Percussion and Symphonic Band (2002)
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Brett Dietz (b. 1972)
Noè Rodrigo Gisbert, Percussion
Gandalf from Symphony No 1 “The Lord of the Rings” (1988)
Johan de Meij (b. 1953)

Ensemble Members

Concert Band

 

Flute  
Laila Abu AliAerospace EngineeringAmman, Jordan (intl)
Rihanna BarceloMechanical Engineering Warner Robins, GA
Rebeca DonadonBiomedical EngineeringEvans, 17cҳ
Tyler GodoyChemical & Biomolecular EngineeringRoswell, GA
Natalie HeapeMechanical EngineeringRincon, GA
Aashi HemdevBiomedical EngineeringSuwanee GA
Ashley KimCivil engineeringCresskill NJ
Cosette KimBiomedical EngineeringTampa, FL
Claire KoMathematicsAlpharetta, GA
Michelle NgoComputer ScienceSavannah, GA
Savana NicholsonChemical and Biomolecular Engineering Perry GA
Isabel O'ConnellEnvironmental ScienceMarietta, GA
Talia PivoshenkoNeuroscienceAtlanta, 17cҳ
Hayden SebastianMusic TechnologyAlpharetta, 17cҳ
Ethan SteinfeldComputer ScienceMilledgeville, 17cҳ
Ky TranComputer ScienceMarietta, GA
Ethan ZhaoMechanical EngineeringBensalem, PA
Kamila Zurita FerminComputer EngineeringCumming, 17cҳ
Yasmine GreenMechanical engineeringColumbia, Missouri
Larissa MartinAstrophysicsNewnan, 17cҳ
Anaya Mitchellcomputational Mediageorgia
Lauren YouNeuroscience Cumming, GA
Oboe  
Judah PriskMathematicsMcDonough, GA
Bassoon  
Kieran HolcombeCivil EngineeringJohns Creek, 17cҳ
Clarinet  
Elliott KlingMusic TechnologyDripping Springs, TX
Matthew LangleyBiomedical EngineeringHarlem, 17cҳ
Kaylee McLendon NeuroscienceDallas, GA
Kyle MerkleChemical EngineeringBoyds, Maryland
William SteinfeldBiologyMilledgeville, 17cҳ
Adam VogelMusic TechnologyBuford, GA
Lucas WongAerospace EngineeringKenmore, WA
Anya ZhangEnvironmental EngineeringMetuchen, New Jersey
Kevin ZhuComputer ScienceGlen Mills, PA
Bass Clarinet  
Nicholas BramhallComputer EngineeringMcDonough, GA
Grace SeayMechanical EngineeringSharpsburg, GA
Alto Sax  
Christopher DowlingMathematicsAlbany, GA
Bryant HarrisonAerospace EngineeringMonticello GA
Ian LaMontMechanical Engineering Sugar Hill, GA
Yaëlle MathiotAerospace EngineeringBrookhaven, 17cҳ
Benjamin PolletMechanical Engineering Atlanta, 17cҳ 
Alexander RodriguezAerospace EngineeringWarner Robins, 17cҳ
Deandra SmithNeuroscienceLithonia, GA
Tenor Sax  
Joshua BurrisBiochemistryMt. Airy, GA
Ronan ChandariaMaterials Science and EngineeringAlpharetta, 17cҳ
Maximillian EvansElectrical EngineeringGatlinburg, TN
Sam MarshallComputer ScienceMacon, GA
Bari Sax  
Abigail CollinsMaterials Science and EngineeringDecatur, GA
Kili McHughMaterials Science and Engineering Milton, GA
Trumpet  
Henry DowlingAerospace EngineeringHamilton Parish, Bermuda
Ba Manh NguyenComputer ScienceGA Marietta
Nick WatsonAerospace EngineeringLafayette GA
Alana TylmanMechanical EngineeringToronto, Ontario, Canada
Horn  
Rowan BeasleyMusic TechnologyMarietta, 17cҳ
Noah GraffComputational MediaColumbus, GA
Trombone  
Mandolyn Holliday Mechanical Engineering Woonsocket, RI
Sterling PaytonMechanical EngineeringCedartown GA
Andrew ShiAerospace EngineeringRedmond, WA
Anthony StoneyMusic TechnologyAtlanta, 17cҳ
Euphonium  
Elliott FaaComputer ScienceAtlanta, 17cҳ
Sophia LarsonComputer ScienceCarrollton, 17cҳ
Timothy ZayacComputer SciencePerry, GA
Tuba  
Leah OrrComputer ScienceWoodstock, GA
Piano  
Sophie KawalecAerospace Engineering Kernersville, NC
Percussion  
Benjamin BadingerMaterials Science EngineeringLawrenceville, GA
Zyion TerryNeuroscienceWoodstock, GA

 

Symphonic Band

 

Flute  
Pelin GurmenChemical and Biomolecular Engineering Houston, TX
Annabelle LeeComputer Science Marietta, GA
Isabelle LyIndustrial design San Mateo CA
Julian NogalComputer ScienceMcDonough, GA
Oboe  
Liam NunnCivil EngineeringBrunswick, 17cҳ
Lauren PyeActingDalton, GA
Bassoon  
Max DuncanAstrophysicsCarrollton, 17cҳ
Trevor NoyesAerospace EngineeringCumming, GA
Clarinet  
Jacob BrownEnvironmental EngineeringCumming, GA
Eileen ChenComputer ScienceJohns Creek, 17cҳ
Judy HsuComputer ScienceFranklin, TN
Daniel HuangComputer ScienceAtlanta, GA
Samuel LiEnvironmental EngineeringColumbia, Maryland
Patrick PanBiomedical EngineeringTuscaloosa, Alabama
Amy ShanMechanical EngineeringAthens, GA
Vincent SoroMaterials Science and Engineering Cumming, 17cҳ 
Logan ViningChemistry Rincon, 17cҳ 
Bass Clarinet  
Lucas MartinezBiologyWarner Robins, 17cҳ
Auria WrightMechanical EngineeringDouglasville, GA
Alto Sax  
Jackson MowbrayMaterials Science and EngineeringMilton, GA
Drew WilsonAerospace Engineering Dripping Springs, Texas
Tyler WoldArts, Entertainment, and Creative TechnologiesMarietta, GA
Tenor Sax  
Keshav ParthasarathyComputer EngineeringSuwanee, GA
Bari Sax  
Eli HarrisonBiologyDouglasville, 17cҳ
Trumpet  
Ava BingamanComputer ScienceCumming, 17cҳ
Natalie CusonMechanical EngineeringRichmond Hill, 17cҳ
Nate DickeyElectrical EngineeringRincon, 17cҳ
Lucas ErnstbergerChemistryLaGrange, 17cҳ
Simon ToneyMechanical EngineeringEvans, 17cҳ
Horn  
Cathleen BolgerAerospace EngineeringAlpharetta, 17cҳ 
Greer McCallumBiochemistryAlpharetta, GA
Anthony PinzonComputer ScienceLawrenceville 17cҳ
Dylan Thompson Aerospace Engineering Pavo, 17cҳ 
Trombone  
Pranjal ChatterjeeBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringSan Jose, California
Josh EralesAerospace Engineering (Master's)Houston, Texas
Rowan HolcombeMechanical Engineering Alpharetta, GA
Euphonium  
Caleb EarnhardtElectrical EngineeringCumming, 17cҳ
Philip MashburnChemical and Biomolecular Engineering Monroe, GA
Roderic ParsonComputer ScienceEvans, GA
Tuba  
David MinterAtmospheric and Oceanic SciencesAcworth, GA
John SchmidtGeographic Information ScienceBurlington, WI
Piano  
Archisha BhattacharyyaElectrical EngineeringEast Brunswick, NJ
Percussion  
Aiden HarrisPhysicsWarner Robins, 17cҳ
Donovan LigondeComputer ScienceFreeport, NY
Marc MatosBiomedical EngineeringFayetteville, GA
Nicholas RagerMechanical EngineeringHuron, OH
Matthew ScarpittiChemistryBraselton, 17cҳ

 

Concert sponsored by the Cultural Office, Embassy of Spain 

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Through interdisciplinary degree programs, outstanding performance ensembles, and innovative research endeavors, the 17cҳ Tech 17cҳ cultivates a rich legacy of musical traditions and develops cutting-edge technologies to help define music's future. The School serves students in bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in music technology and offers innovative performance opportunities, courses, and cultural and artistic experiences for students throughout the Institute.