Author(s): Lincoln, Abraham
Conductor(s): O'Neal, Thomas J.
Label: Naxos
Series: Wind Band Classics
Genre: Vocal; Wind Ensemble/Band Music
Period: 20th Century; Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.572108
Barcode: 747313210879
Release Date: 05/2009

STAMP, J.: In this hid clearing… / COPLAND, A.: Lincoln Portrait / GERSHWIN, G.: Catfish Row (University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble)

This disc celebrates both the quality and variety of the internationally popular American wind band repertoire. Gershwin’s Catfish Row includes several hits as well as music cut from Porgy and Bess, while Grainger’s Country Gardens and Blithe Bells are heard in delightful arrangements. Gordon Jacob’s Suite showcases the lighthearted, solemn and powerful potential of the symphonic wind band. Intricate counterpoint contrasts with brass chorales in Stamp’s In this hid clearing…Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, an American classic, can also be heard in its orchestral guise on Naxos 8.559373–74.

Tracklist

Jacob, Gordon
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
1 I. March 04:03
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
2 II. Solemn Music 03:38
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
3 III. Finale 03:20
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Stamp, Jack
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
4 In this hid clearing… 06:18
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Copland, Aaron
Lincoln, Abraham - Author
Beeler, Walter - Arranger
Chea, Alvin (narrator)
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
5 Lincoln Portrait (arr. W. Beeler for wind ensemble) 15:38
Chea, Alvin (narrator)
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Grainger, Percy
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
6 Blithe Bells (arr. of J.S. Bach's Sheep may safely graze from BWV 208 for wind band) 04:19
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Grainger, Percy
Sousa, John Philip - Arranger
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
7 Country Gardens (arr. J. Sousa) 02:14
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Gershwin, George
Heyward, DuBose - Lyricist
Gershwin, Ira - Lyricist
Hunsberger, Donald - Arranger
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Todd, Jo Ella (soprano)
Fox, Derrick (baritone)
8 I. Introduction 03:50
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
9 II. Summertime 03:14
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Todd, Jo Ella (soprano)
10 III. I Got Plenty o' Nuttin' 01:25
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Fox, Derrick (baritone)
11 IV. Bess, You Is My Woman Now 04:33
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Todd, Jo Ella (soprano)
Fox, Derrick (baritone)
12 V. Fugue 01:52
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
13 VI. It Ain't Necessarily So 03:22
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Fox, Derrick (baritone)
14 VII. Hurricane 03:17
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
15 VIII. My Man's Gone Now 04:28
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Todd, Jo Ella (soprano)
16 IX. Finale: O Lawd, I'm On My Way 02:31
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ensemble)
O'Neal, Thomas J. (Conductor)
Todd, Jo Ella (soprano)
Fox, Derrick (baritone)

Total Playing Time: 01:08:02