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“We Pledge Cooperation”

From: Wind and Rhythm
Length: 58:30

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Every four years we struggle through a mighty upheaval. We elect a new chief executive through a very convoluted process that has me both angry and proud. And once a year we set aside a government holiday to celebrate these leaders who have inspired us and represented all of us as a group. Since this is one of those tumultuous years where we place a special spotlight on the President of the United States, our show this week will program music that honors the chief executive. Read the full description.

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The mission of Wind and Rhythm is to build a community of individuals who love wind bands; to grow a wider audience for the music bands play; and to provide a venue for band members and directors to speak about their art.

To accomplish our mission we produce both on-air and on-line programming that invites listeners to reconnect with their roots as members of bands; encourages listeners to participate in community music-making; and provides for listeners an opportunity to hear the best bands in the world.

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Piece Description

The mission of Wind and Rhythm is to build a community of individuals who love wind bands; to grow a wider audience for the music bands play; and to provide a venue for band members and directors to speak about their art.

To accomplish our mission we produce both on-air and on-line programming that invites listeners to reconnect with their roots as members of bands; encourages listeners to participate in community music-making; and provides for listeners an opportunity to hear the best bands in the world.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
President of the United States, Hail to the Chief US Air Force Heritage of America Band Ceremonial Music v1. Altissimo 00:50
George Washingtom Bicentennial The University of Michigan Band The Stars and Stripes Forever. unknown 03:44
Rushmore Washington Winds Rushmore. Walking Frog 05:12
Lincoln Portrait US Army Field Band The Legacy of Aaron Copland. Altissimo 15:58
Hail, Columbia Canadian Brass Stars and Stripes. Opening Day 02:00
The Beltway Jam North Texas Wind Symphony Composer's Collection - Jack Stamp. GIA 01:54
Rough Riders Dallas Wind Symphony Marches I've Missed. Reference Recordings 01:58
Symphony #3 J.F.K. Rutgers Wind Ensemble For the Lost and Living. Mark Masters 17:50
Easter Monday on the White House Lawn US Air Force Heritage of America Band Sousa. Klavier 02:25

Additional Credits

Doug Brown, Host and Executive Director
Brad Poreda, Chief Technology Officer

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www.windandrhythm.com