Discussions, stories, lessons and questions about the Wind Band as an artistic medium
Gregg Hanson and James Sepulvado
James is joined by guests Eric Weirather, Russ Sperling and John Dally to mourn the passing of Gregg.
119- The Quest to Save Classical Music
116- The Intersection of Identity, Politics and Music
Should we choose music simply because it's new or by a woman or fits a theme?
112- Choosing Literature & Debating Equity vs. Excellence
111- Gregg's Recordings from Davis HS
110- Phrasing with Wolfgang and Renee
109- The Role of Band in American Culture
107- Remembering Lenny and David with Eric Weirather
Gregg walks young conductor Jordan through his approach to score study.
A discussion about the role and importance of technique in music making featuring excerpts from masterclasses by the great CSO Tuba player Arnold Jacobs.
Gregg takes us through the rise of competition in the band world.
A conversation about the history of the Wind Band and John Phillip Sousa.
The show begins with an excerpt from a University of Michigan Symphony Band recording of Scenes from the Louvre by Norman Dello Joio and branches to a general discussion of interpretation and an overview of Rivelli's program at Michigan.