Warren Benson: "The Leaves Are Falling"
Today's post will feature more band music from Warren Benson as we explore The Leaves Are Falling. Benson began composition of the piece...
Composers Datebook: Flagg's "First Band of Boston"
Composers Datebook Audio 10/1/2010 "Flagg-waving" in Colonial Boston? On today's date in 1768, two regiments of British redcoats marched...
Composers Datebook: Weill's "Three-Penny Opera"
Below you can find today's Composers Datebook, discussing Kurt Weill's Three-Penny Opera. Composers Datebook audio Weill's Three-penny...
Composers Datebook: Sousa's Withdrawn March
Below is Composers Datebook which features the wind band icon John Philip Sousa. You can find the audio clip and the text below. Enjoy!...
Vaughan Williams: "Folk Song Suite"
Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst are in many ways kindred spirits in the world of classical music and especially band music. Both...
Frank Ticheli: "Blue Shades"
Today's blog will feature another piece by Frank Ticheli - Blue Shades. Program notes are below as well as a recording. Frank Ticheli,...
Frank Ticheli: "Postcard"
Since it's the end of the summer, a piece entitled Postcard would seem to be appropriate. Below you can find information on Frank...
Gordon Jacob: "Music for a Festival"
In a similar vein to yesterday's post, today's blog post will focus on Gordon Jacob's Music for a Festival. You can find program notes...
Gordon Jacob: "William Byrd Suite"
Today's post will focus on another classic for large wind ensemble: Gordon Jacob's William Byrd Suite. Jacob wrote many pieces for band...
Vincent Persichetti: "Masquerade for Band"
Below are program note and a recording of Vincent Persichetti's Masquerade for Band Vincent Persichetti: Masquerade for Band, Op. 102...
