This is America: UMD Wind Ensemble
This is America: UMD Wind Ensemble
About the Event
The UMD Wind Ensemble presents its take on America 250, featuring works by American composers that offer differing viewpoints of the American dream. From the folk americana of Daniel Kallman’s An American Tapestry to the celebration of Marsha P. Johnson’s bravery presented in Omar Thomas’ A Mother of a Revolution!, this program explores the many stories that define our country.
Program
Clifton Williams: Fanfare & Allegro
Daniel Kallman: An American Tapestry
Sally Lamb McCune: High Water Rising
Frank Ticheli: Sanctuary
William Schumann: New England Triptych
Omar Thomas: Mother of a Revolution!
About The UMD Wind Ensemble
Under the direction of Andrea Brown, UMWE performs works from the most respected repertoire written for wind band and chamber ensembles with a focus on highlighting composers from underrepresented populations.