Episode 360: Toys for Christmas

It was sad to hear that FAO Schwarz has closed it’s Manhattan store and although they plan to open another sometime in the future, this Christmas will not have the opportunity to play Heart and Soul with your feet, at least in Manhattan. That was always a holiday destination for folks who could a find the way to New York City during the holiday season. How do you buy toys?

​And if you’re one of the folks who for one reason or another doesn’t get to shop for toys, this episode of Wind & Rhythm will help you remember. I wanted to call this show "Toy Story", but that title has been reserved for Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their Disney friends.

A Very Merry Heart And Soul: arr. Julie Giroux
  North Texas Symphonic Band, Dennis Fisher
The Toy Trumpet: Raymond Scott
  Northshore Concert Band, John P. Paynter
La Boutique Fantasque:
​Gioachino Rossini/Ottorino Respighi
  Northshore Concert Band, John P. Paynter
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers: Leon Jessel
  Northshore Concert Band, John P. Paynter
You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch: Albert Hague
  Tennessee Trombone Choir, Joshua Hauser
Santa Claus-trophobia: Sandy Smith
  Fountain City Brass Band, Joseph Parisi
Nutcracker Suite: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
  Dallas Brass