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News • New Mexico • United States • 2012-01-20

The Doña Ana Arts Council Presents the Return of the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

After a two year hiatus, the Dona Ana Arts Council proudly presents the return of the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra to the Rio Grande Theatre!

Considered one of the greatest bands of all time, the current Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 by the Miller Estate and has been touring consistently ever since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year under the direction of current musical director, trombonist Gary Tole. The Glenn Miller Orchestra will put audiences in the mood from the Rio Grande Theatre stage, Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

Glenn Miller disappeared on December 15, 1944, going down over the English Channel on a flight from London to Paris at the height of his popularity. In September 1942, just prior to going into the army, he had disbanded his famous orchestra and eventually formed the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band to entertain the servicemen. Before enlisting, Miller\'s band recorded a number of chart-topping successes, including Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Reformed in 1956 following strong popular demand brought on by the box office success of The Glenn Miller Story, starring James Stewart, the future of big band music was changed forever. Now, over sixty years since the public first embraced the successful Miller Sound, both the legend and the music live on. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today. So successful is it that in 2003, almost sixty years after his disappearance, Miller was posthumously given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, prompting many to believe that his is a sound that will live forever.

The Rio Grande Theatre is located at 211 N. Main Street, in Las Cruces. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at Enchanted Gardens, the Dona Ana Arts Council Offices and via the website at www.RioGrandeTheatre.com. Showtime is 7pm; doors open at 6:30pm. Call (575) 523-6403 for more information.

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