Episode 564, Grainger's Gifts

What famous composer was born in Australia, educated in Germany, became a professional pianist in Britain, then moved to the US where he served in the US Army band?  On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we feature music by Percy Grainger.  

​The Duke of Marlborough Fanfare
  University of Illinois Symphonic Band, Dr. Harry Begian
Country Gardens
  University of Missouri Wind Ensemble, Thomas O'Neal
Spoon River
  Sydney Conservatorium Wind Symphony, John Lynch
Australian Up-Country Tune
  Northshore Concert Band, John P. Paynter
Mock Morris
  University of Houston Wind Ensemble, Eddie Green
Bell Piece
  University of Arkansas Wind Ensemble, Chris Knighten
Molly on the Shore
  Michigan State University Symphonic Band,
  Kenneth Bloomquist
Themes from "Green Bushes”
  University of North Texas Wind Symphony,
  Eugene Migliaro Corporon
The Immovable Do, "The Ciphering C”
  Michigan State University Symphonic Band,
​  Kenneth Bloomquist
Lincolnshire Posy    
  Eastman Wind Ensemble, Donald Hunsberger
Irish Tune from County Derry
  University of Florida Clarinet Ensemble, Mitchell Estrin