Description
Dedicated to Dr. Neil Webber, the founder and President of Webber Academy. This work opens with a fanfare representing his humble beginnings, and throughout the piece, different sections represent different times in Dr. Webber’s life, evoking moments of sincerity, strength of spirit, and pride, concluding with the opening fanfare. This powerful piece makes an honorable representation of the life of Dr. Webber
Program Notes
Dedicated to the founder and President of Webber Academy, this piece is meant to capture the life and times of Dr. Neil Webber. Although his youth was spent working on his family farm, he excelled in his academic pursuits, earning multiple postgraduate degrees. After a very successful business career, he went on to serve in the Legislative Assembly in Alberta, later being appointed to the provincial cabinet as Minister of Community Health. Upon his retirement, he founded Webber Academy.
The piece opens with a fanfare which leads to music representing Dr. Webber’s humble beginnings. As this heartfelt moment of the piece evolves, it takes the listener through moments of sincerity, strength of spirit, and pride, leading to a fast, rhythmic section that represents his successful life in business and politics. The opening fanfare returns, providing a rousing conclusion.
