Episode 549, City Life

​What do you know about life in the big city?  This week on Wind & Rhythm, we listen to music inspired by urban life.  We’ll hear from composers Philip Sparke, Michael Markowski, Jack Stamp, Evan Chambers, and John Mackey right here, at the gathering place for people who love band music.

Overture for a Great City
  Philip Sparke
  The Concert Band of the German Armed Forces,
   Lieutenant Colonel Walter Ratzek
Skylines
  David Uber
  Black Dyke Mills Band,
​  James Watson, Doug Yeo trombone

City Trees
  Michael Markowski
  Brooklyn Wind Symphony, Jeff Ball
Second City Ceremony
  Philip Sparke
  The Concert Band of the German Armed Forces,
  Lieutenant Colonel Walter Ratzek
Motown Metal
  Michael Daugherty
  University of North Texas Wind Symphony,
  Evelyn Glennie
Three Places in England - Mvt III. The City
  Jack Stamp
  Keystone Wind Ensemble, Jack Stamp
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Band
 - Mvt. III Heavy Traffic
  Evan Chambers
  US Military Academy Band at West Point,
​  Lieutenant Colonel Timothy J. Holtan
Picture Studies - Mvt X. Pigeons in Flight
  Adam Schoenberg
  US Marine Band, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Fettig
Asphalt Cocktail
  John Mackey
  Michigan State Wind Symphony, Kevin Sedatole