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Solos in the Spotlight I

From: Wind and Rhythm
Length: 58:30

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Something really surprising happens when you get an opportunity to play a solo with a symphonic ensemble. You walk onto the stage, and if you’re in a concert hall, they immediately turn on the spotlight and and suddenly you’re blinded... no kidding... you can’t see a thing. The first time it happens is unsettling to say the least, but you simply never get used to it. Being in the spotlight is both exciting and really terrifying too. This week on Wind and Rhythm, we’ll put some people in that place... no pressure, right? 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.

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Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Rahoon, Rhapsody For Clarinet And Band The College Of New Jersey Wind Ensemble Wind Colors. Mark Masters 10:48
Concertino For Trombone And Band Michigan State University Wind Symphony Simple Gifts - The Music Of Frank Ticheli - Volume 2. Mark Masters 11:59
Three Miniatures for Tuba and Wind Ensemble West Point Band Liquid Ebony-Stars of the West Point Band. Altissimo 06:45
Oboe Concerto in E-flat West Point Band Liquid Ebony-Stars of the West Point Band. Altissimo 08:14
Concerto In C Major For Trumpet And Organ Empire Brass Class Brass: Firedance. Telarc 07:58
Concerto For Flute And Winds The College Of New Jersey Wind Ensemble Wind Colors. Mark Masters 05:35

Additional Credits

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

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www.windandrhythm.com