Episode 747, Warren Benson's 100th Birthday

On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Warren Benson. We explore his major works, including "The Leaves are Falling", written in memory of John F. Kennedy after his assassination in 1963. Join us, right here at the gathering place for people who love band music.

Warren Benson, composer:

The Solitary Dancer
  Eastern Wind Symphony, Todd Nichols
Gentle Song
  William C. Willett, clarinet, James Staples, piano
Wings
  The US Marine Band, Staff Sergeant Jason K. Fettig
The Passing Bell
  The US Marine Band, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Fettig
Scherzo, Chorale and Aria Serena
  West Point Band, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Rotondi
Concertino for Saxophone
  Ronald L. Caravan, saxophone, Sar-Shalom Strong, piano
The Leaves Are Falling 
  The US Marine Band, Staff Sergeant Jason K. Fettig