Episode 352: Rhythm of the Season

Have you noticed that composers seem to be able to identify moods and feelings better than most people? They have an uncanny way of describing their subjects that helps us all appreciate things a little better. Or is that really true? Most of the time they get it right. But there are times when you walk away wondering what were they thinking? 

In many ways, that’s true this week on Wind & Rhythm. We’ve got a theme of the rhythm of the seasons because we’re right in the midst of a change and the music just doesn’t match what is going on around us. 

Yosemite Autumn: Mark Camphouse
  US Air Force Heritage of America Band,
  Major Douglas Monroe
Ritual / Fall from Harvest: Concerto for Trombone:
​John Mackey
  US Military Academy Band: West Point,
  LTC Timothy J. Holtan
In Autumn from Woodland Sketches: Edward MacDowell
  North Texas Wind Symphony, Dennis Fisher
Pastorale: Autumn Rune: Ron Nelson
  Keystone Wind Ensemble, Jack Stamp
The Leaves Are Falling: Warren Benson
  US Marine Band, Colonel Michael J. Colburn
Autumn Dream: Archibald Joyce
  US Coast Guard Band, Commander W. Kenneth Megan
Summer To Fall: David Holsinger
​  University of Texas at El Paso Wind Symphony,
  Ron Hufstader