Why I love Pageant (…Because I didn’t at first)

As far as core repertoire goes, most directors would agree that First Suite in Eb and Second Suite in F by Holst, Lincolnshire Posy by Grainger, and Folk Song Suite by Vaughan Williams make the list. Beyond that, the debate to me does get interesting. Everyone has their personal favorite among the significant pieces for the wind ensemble and concert […]

Off to Clarion!

I am looking forward to work with the Clarion-Union-Brookville Honor Band this weekend at Clarion High School. Special thanks to Tim Stevenson, Chris Curry, and Lisa Hummel who extended this invitation- they are fantastic people, educators, and directors. The program includes Pageant (Persichetti), A Festival Prelude (Reed), Harford Rhapsody (Patrick Burns), Noble Men (Fillmore), and A Frontier Fought and A […]

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