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Toes in the Water

From: Wind and Rhythm
Length: 58:30

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In the heat of summer, one of the greatest feelings is to take off your shoes and socks and wiggle your toes in a lake or pool. Just that one part of your body can make such a big difference... it gives you a feeling of delight, especially here in the middle of the hottest days of summer. This week on Wind and Rhythm, we’ll try to express that feeling musically. We’ll look for humor, new perspectives and also hear the traditional water music you probably already expected. Read the full description.

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The mission of Wind & 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 & 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
Fizz Water Avatar Brass Qunitet Magnetic Rags. Klavier 03:20
Ecstatic Waters North Texas Wind Symphony Wasbe 2009. Mark Masters 18:50
Water Music, op. 82 Dallas Wind Symphony Arnold For Band. Reference Recordings 08:56
Winds of Nagual - V. Carlos stares at the water and becomes a bubble Ohio State University Wind Symphony Winds of Nagual. Naxos 02:56
Water Music Suite Canadian Brass Friends & Colleagues Concert Band Essentials. Opening Day 08:19
Beachcomber Dallas Wind Symphony Beachcomber. Reference Recordings 03:51

Additional Credits

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

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www.windandrhythm.com