Episode 495, Spotlight on Female Composers

This week on Wind & Rhythm we celebrate music by female wind band composers. We spotlight selections by Alex Shapiro, Shirley Mier, Valerie Coleman, Bjork, Carolyn Bremer, and more.

​Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1
  Joan Tower
  St. Olaf Band, Timothy Mahr
Maiden Voyage
  Shirley Mier
  University of North Texas Symphonic Band, Dennis Fisher
Liquid Compass
  Alex Shapiro
  DePauw University Band, Craig Paré
To Keep Thine Honor Bright
  Anne McGinty
  US Military Academy Band: West Point
Terpsichorean Dances
  Jodie Blackshaw
  University of North Texas Symphonic Band, Dennis Fisher
Mysterium
  Jennifer Higdon
  Emory Symphonic Winds, Scott A. Stewart
Red Clay & Mississippi Delta
  Valerie Coleman
  Imani Winds    
Overture
  Björk    
  studio ensemble, Vincent Mendoza
Early Light
  Carolyn Bremer
  US Air Force Heritage of America Band, Major Larry Lang