By Sade Eubanks
MURFRESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee State
University held its Wind Ensemble April 18, 2013 at the T. Earl Hinton Music
Hall in the Wright Music Building.
The
Wind Ensemble occurs three times a semester to show the students’ artistic work
and the ability to demonstrate great things. It usually takes about three weeks
to prepare the Ensemble.
The program began with
a piece called “Call and Echoes” that was led by DJ Creech and Matt France.
Then it was followed by five compositions that all served a purpose to society.
"Sparkle", "Funeral March", "Symphony for Band",
"Epitaph" and "Apophenia" were all very inspirational
compositions.
Between performances, there were two tributes. One was presented to 18 students
who will graduate this year and who have made a substantial contribution to the
MTSU School of Music.
"'Symphony
for the Band' was one of my greatest experiences to perform in,” said senior
Gordham Ihman, who plays in the percussion section.
The
second tribute was presented to George Riordan, the director of the School of
Music. He will be retiring this year after serving the school for 10
years.
The
Wind Ensemble totally consists of MTSU music students. The Ensemble is led by Dr. Reed Thomas, who
serves as the lead conductor of the music program and director of bands.
“Students
involved have to audition and get accepted to the MTSU Wind Ensemble and have
to show their creative art for music,” Reed said.
Interested
students can receive more information about the Wind Ensemble at http://www.mtsubands.com .
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