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Sisterhood of the States
by John Philip Sousa
Disc: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA MUSIC FOR WIND BAND VOLUME 21
Recording: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Wind Orchestra
Conductor: Keith Brion
Soloists: Rita Schindler - Harp; Caroline Simpkins - Bassoon
Publisher: NAXOS 8.559863
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Anthem for Winds and Percussion
by Claude T. Smith
Disc: SMITH CONDUCTS SMITH: THE MUSIC OF CLAUDE T. SMITH VOLUME 3: THE SACRED BAND
Recording: Recording: University of Kansas Symphonic Band & Southwestern State University Wind Symphony
Conductors: Robert E. Foster & Dr. James W. Jurrens
Publisher:...
Studying Band Excerpts for Trumpet: Crown Imperial
Crown Imperial by Sir William Walton (1902-1983)
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Although he studied composition at Oxford, William Walton enjoyed a great deal of freedom from the stylistic leanings of his teachers and considered himself a self-taught composer. His output was not large; it includes two symphonies, three...
A Solution for Saxophonists’ Sore Lip
Making a Permanent Cover for the Lower Teeth
Introduction
Saxophonists who have a rigorous practice schedule sometimes complain of a sore or sensitive lower lip even though embouchure, breath support and other factors regarding performance are being performed correctly. This condition can be very frustrating and also impede progress. To...
Symphony No. 1 for Band – Toccata
by Claude T. Smith
Disc: SMITH CONDUCTS SMITH: THE MUSIC OF CLAUDE T. SMITH VOLUME 4: MASTERWORKS
Recording: Recording: University of Kansas Symphonic Band & Southwestern State University Wind Symphony
Conductors: Robert E. Foster & Dr. James W. Jurrens
Publisher: MARK Vintage...
Incidental Suite – Tarantella
by Claude T. Smith
Disc: The Music of Claude T. Smith Volume 1- The Hallmark Compositions
Recording: Tennessee Technical University Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Conductor: Dan Hears
Recording Conductor: Claude T. Smith
Publisher: Mark Vintage Series (reissue) MARK 55991 -...
Poema Alpestre – Nebbia
by Brian Balmages
Disc: James Barnes and Franco Cesarini
Recording:Tokyo Geidai Wind Orchestra
Conductor: Masaharu Yamamoto
Publisher: Brain Music BOCD - 7618
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This is an exceptional recording of three masterful works by two...
The Saxophone Embouchure: Causes of a Sore Lip and What to Do About It
Introduction
Saxophonists who have a rigorous practice schedule sometimes complain of a sore or sensitive lower lip. As a result, they may have to reduce their practice time or stop practicing altogether to allow the lip time to heal. If performers choose to practice with a sore lip due to an impending performance,...
Infinite Loops
by Brian Balmages
Disc: The Music of Brian Balmages Volume 1
Recording: Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony
Conductor: Russell McCutcheon
Soloist: Steven Marx, Trumpet
Publisher: MARK Masters 54617-MCD
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Brian Balmages is...
Sketches from Middle Earth
by David Jones
Disc: Joyride
Recording: New England Conservatory Symphonic Winds
Conductor: William Drury
Publisher: MARK Masters 55759 - MCD
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There are very few wind orchestras that can approach...