While the beginning of the long-standing tradition of excellence associated with the University of Michigan Bands is often solely credited to former director William D. Revelli, the generations of dedicated students and outstanding faculty…
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While visiting with my brother, the bassoonist Larry Stewart, recently, the subject of conductors came up. Understand that my brother is a very qualified musician and observer of musical affairs.
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"This wonderful book is a natural continuation of Schuring's effective work in the studio... I have begun quoting from it to my students already! Oboe Art and Method will soon become absolutely indispensable to today's serious oboist -…
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The career of Harry Begian began and developed right here in the state of Michigan. He is a noteworthy example of the way talent and dedication can inspire one's personal musical growth and accomplishment.
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His founding of the Eastman Wind Ensemble in 1952 sparked a change in the perception of bands and elevated the status of the college, university, and professional ensembles.
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The year 2004 marked the 60th anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Normandy. For years, I have dreamt of bringing young American musicians to Normandy to participate in this once in a lifetime event. Thanks to a remarkable group of…
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The Stars and Strips are forever at the University of Illinois- at Urbana - Champaign's Sousa Sesquicentennial Celebration going on all November. Some highlights include a concert featuring Sousa's best-loved marches, an ongoing exhibition…
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