Mallory Hillock to perform at Carnegie Hall with UW-Whitewater Symphonic Wind Ensemble

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Mallory Hillock

When it comes to performance venues, it doesn’t get much bigger than this. Mallory Hillock from Paddock Lake will join other student musicians at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who have been invited to play at Carnegie Hall, the prestigious concert auditorium in New York City.

“This opportunity pushes us into the top tier of wind band programs,” said Glenn Hayes, conductor and professor of music. “Carnegie Hall is one of the most renowned performance sites in the entire world, especially for classical music. The stage is legendary. I could not be more proud of how students have worked.”

Hillock is a graduate of Salem School and Central High School. She is a music education major at UW-Whitewater. She plays clarinet in the ensemble.

These 54 students, who make up the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at UW-Whitewater, will perform Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. as part of the New York Wind Band Festival. The ensemble’s repertoire, which includes several well-rehearsed pieces performed during the fall semester, will also include the world premiere of “If Ever There is Tomorrow,” composed by Christian Ellenwood, professor of music at UW-Whitewater.

“His music just moves you. It’s gorgeous,” Hayes said. “He’s written a phenomenal, glorious piece.”

About 100 friends and family members are expected to make the trip to New York to watch and listen as UW-Whitewater students perform.

Hayes said 85 to 90 percent of his students will go on to teach music.

“Be it in Carnegie Hall or a high school gymnasium, when you have these kinds of life-affirming musical moments, it’s so incredible,” he said. “I hope the students will take this and say ‘I want my students to experience that someday.’ ”

Before leaving for New York, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble will hold a concert celebrating its Carnegie performance. The event is, Sunday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at UW-Whitewater’s Young Auditorium. Visit here for more information.

Note: Mallory Hillock is the daughter of westofthei.com co-publishers Darren and Karen Hillock. — DH

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  1. Jack Niccolai says:

    Pretty girl, must be in the genes. Congratulations Mallory.

  2. Ed Gillmore says:

    Awesome!!

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