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Lauds (Praise High Day) by Ron Nelson

Conductor Leonard Slatkin described Ron Nelson (b. 1929) thusly:  “Nelson is the quintessential American composer.  He has the ability to move between conservative and newer styles with ease.  T… more →

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Lauds (Praise High Day) by Ron Nelson — 1 comment

andypease wrote 8 months ago: Conductor Leonard Slatkin described Ron Nelson (b. 1929) thusly:  “Nelson is the quintessentia … more →

Tags: Original works for wind band, Nelson, Ron, 2004 05, 2012-2013, Scenes Concert

Divertimento by Vincent Persichetti — 2 comments

andypease wrote 1 year ago: Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987) was a piano and organ prodigy who was supporting himself with his mu … more →

Tags: Original works for wind band, 2004 05, Persichetti-Vincent, 2011-2012, Light Concert

First Suite in E-flat by Gustav Holst — 4 comments

andypease wrote 2 years ago: Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was a British composer and teacher.  After studying composition at London’s … more →

Tags: Original works for wind band, 2004 05, 2008 09, HOLST Gustav, Monuments Concert, Summer 2003, summer 2007

Esprit de Corps by Robert Jager

andypease wrote 2 years ago: Robert Jager is an American composer educated at the University of Michigan.  He has written dozens … more →

Tags: Original works for wind band, 2004 05, 2008 09, Summer 2005, fantasy concert, Jager-Robert

Symphonic Songs for Band by Robert Russell Bennett

andypease wrote 2 years ago: Kansas City native Robert Russell Bennett (1894-1981) was Broadway’s pre-eminent arranger and … more →

Tags: Original works for wind band, 2009-10, Bennett-Robert Russell, 2004 05, Sing Me a Song Concert


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