Crimson Express presents its 2005 Production entitled "CLUB NUTVILLE". Music is arranged by Assistant Director Michael Moreland and is based upon the compositions "Nutville"- by Silver Horace, "My Funny Valentine"- by Richard Rogers, and "St. Louis Blues"- by William Christopher Handy. The music is quite rhymically and stylistically diverse creating many musical challenges for the performers.

Several students are featured including Clarinet soloists William Bryant and Jessica Herring, Vocal Soloist Jessica Herring, Trombone Soloist Timothy Wessel, Mellophone Soloist Alysha Baratta, Bass player Nick Barger, and the percussion section. Leading Crimson Express on the field is Student Conductor Micah Mayes.

Visually unique to this years production is a grounded percussion section which is located stage right between the 45 and 35 yard lines at the front hash. This is intended to be the "stage" as one might see in a 1940's era jazz club. A variety of costumes and props are utilized to further suggest a visual "club" reference. Challenging physical demands are placed upon all performers requiring of them a high level of technique in both marching and dance.

Visual design is by Ryan Miller and Director Justin Klarer. Percussion parts are arranged by David Allen. Other Assistants include Carl Alexander-Percussion, Alix Beckman-Color Guard, and Nick Williams-Music.

Crimson Express hopes you enjoy our 2005 production!