What's Coming Up Summer 2008

George Maurer Big Band at Orchestra Hall
The George Maurer Big Band takes the main stage at downtown Minneapolis' celebrated Orchestra Hall as the final featured performers of the annual Macy's Day of Music, with a special performance: 'Round Midnight, hosted by George. Details on our Performances page.

George Maurer directs new show at The Chanhassen Dinner Theater:
August 1-October 4, 2008
George Maurer has recently accepted the Music Director position for the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters' upcoming summer Production of SWING. A Jump'n Jivin' Broadway Sensation!

"Two thirds rhythm and one third soul." That's how Fats Waller defined the uniquely American form of popular music and dance known as "swing." Requiring only joyful enthusiasm and a ready partner, swing exploded out of pre-war Harlem's hotbed of youth culture and swept the world. It shattered ethnic and cultural barriers, generating specialty styles such as Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, and Hip-Hop Swing. SWING! celebrates this remarkable diversity to the beat of the most exhilarating songs of the period.

George Maurer composes Anthem for St. John's University Football Team
SJU '88 alum George Maurer has been commissioned by SJU to compose and record a new St. John's Anthem for the SJU Football Team, to be played when the team takes the field at home games. Pipe organ on steroids meets alternative rock meets really, really big marching band! Look for a FREE download and Ringtone in August!

George Maurer original score featured in the movie The Nihilist
When the producers of a movie based on WWI's the Battle of the Somme in France needed an original movie score and ambient soundtrack, they found George Maurer ready to provide original material, utilizing period instruments (1901 portable field pump organ) and a musical style evoking the music of the turn of the 20th Century. Look soon for a link from our Media page to this 20 minute independent film, and hear some of George's latest composing, performed by members of the George Maurer Group. Rated PG- Parental Discretion Advised (some strong language, battlefield scenes).