A Band for John
More wind music today on the Composers Datebook, this time describing the events which led to Sousa leaving the Marine Band to form his...
New York Times: The Score
In a never-ending search for new material for this blog- material that embodies the character and interests of the UMD Wind Orchestra, I...
DBR, part II
Below is bio of the modern violinist/composer phenom Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR). He will be performing a new piece commissioned by UMWO...
DBR
Our March 29th concert will feature one of today's most interesting characters in classical music: Daniel Bernard Roumain (or DBR). This...
Stravinsky's Obituary
I've recently come across Igor Stravinsky's Obituary written by Donal Henahan, and printed in the New York Times upon the composer's...
Conductor Highlight: Robert Austin Boudreau
Robert Austin Boudreau is a singular figure in the world of professional conductors. He is the founder and conductor of the American Wind...