Clark College Concert Band Fall Performance Features Full Band and Ensembles

For Immediate Release
November 6, 2025

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark College Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Doug Harris, presents their Fall Concert on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00 pm, Skyview HS, 1300 NW 139th St, Vancouver. Admission to the performance free and open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome at the door.

"The concert opens with Jack Stamp's exciting fanfare, Cenotaph, followed by the wind band classic, Alfred's beautiful setting of the American folk song, Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair. The next work comes to us from Japan, with Eiji Suzuki's 2010, "Songs and Dances."

As has been our tradition for the last several years, the next portion of the concert will feature components of the full ensemble. The brass choir, woodwind choir and percussion ensemble will be perform for your pleasure.

The full ensemble returns with the delightful Italian march L'Inglesina The Little English Girl). Another classic follows with William Latham's Three Chorale Preludes, three settings of standard hymn tunes in organ chorale prelude style. The concert ends with Omar Thomas' powerful and poignant 2010 composition, A Mother of a Revolution. We hope you can join us.

For complete information about all the Clark College Music Department concerts including the orchestra, concert band, jazz band, and choirs, please see our full calendar.

About Doug Harris

Dr. Doug Harris is the Director of Bands at Clark College after serving as Assistant Director of Bands at Western Kentucky University, and Director of Bands at both Santa Clara University and Southern Utah University. He also enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a high school band director in Florida. Dr. Harris received his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Florida, his Master of Arts and Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado. His conducting teachers include Richard W. Bowles, Dr. Raymond Chobaz, Dr. German Gutierez, Dr. Richard Mayne and Dr. Kenneth Singleton, and has studied with Douglas Akey, Stanley Derusha, John Paynter and Frank Batiste. At his most recent high school, Palm Bay High School in Melbourne, FL., his concert and jazz bands were recognized as being among the elite in the state, regularly receiving highest marks at district and state festivals. The Wind Ensemble was invited to perform at the University of Florida Invitational Concert Band Festival as well as the prestigious Bands of America National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis. The top jazz band performed at, and won, jazz festivals in Florida, Georgia and Virginia, and has earned praise while performing with jazz notables such as Ira Sullivan, Bill Prince, Marc Dickman, Christian Tamburr, Maynard Ferguson, David Steinmeyer, Bobby Shew and Portland's own Charlie Porter.

About Clark's Music Program

Clark College Music program offers a dynamic curriculum in theory, performance, appreciation, and history. Designed for both music majors preparing for advanced study, and non-majors seeking a deeper cultural connection, the program blends academic rigor with hands-on performance opportunities. Faculty bring professional experience to guide students in building skills and confidence for future careers in the arts. Students can explore pursuits in concert band, jazz ensemble, orchestra, and choir. Learn more about Clark's Music program.

For complete information about the Clark College Music Department concerts including the orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and choirs, visit the Music Concerts page.

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington's largest public institution of higher education. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. This public community college offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor's and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves over 8,500 students including high school students, veterans, displaced workers, multilingual and mature learners. About three-quarters of its students are the first in their families to attend college.

For additional information: (media inquiries & photo requests):
Shelly Williams, Fine Arts Program Coordinator
Phone: 360-992-2662 | Email: sjwilliams@clark.edu