- Texas A&M Wind Symphony
Infobox musical artist
Name = Texas A&M Wind Symphony
Background = classical_ensemble
Alias =TAMU Wind Symphony
Origin = flagicon|USTexas A&M University ,College Station ,Texas
Genre = Classical
Occupation =Wind Symphony
Years_active = 1989-"present"
Associated_acts =Dr. Timothy Rhea
URL = [http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/15/27]
Current_members = Principal ConductorDr. Timothy Rhea
Principal Guest ConductorTravis Almany
Conductor LaureateMr. Bill Dean The Texas A&M Wind Symphony is a 73 member ensemble, representing "the finest wind and percussion players on theTAMU campus." [ [http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/15/27/ Wind Symphony - TAMU Bands ] ] The conductor of the Wind Symphony isDr. Timothy Rhea and his assistant isLt. Travis Almany . The band rehearses in the E.V. Adams Band Hall.Timothy Rhea's Tenure
Timothy Rhea was named conductor of the Texas A&M Wind Symphony in 1995 and
Director of Bands ofTexas A&M University June 1 ,2002 . [ [http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/ Dr. Timothy Rhea - TAMU Bands ] ] Rhea has conducted the Wind Symphony at theTexas Music Educators Association , the [http://www.cbdna.org/ College Band Directors National Association] , and theAmerican Bandmasters Association conventions. Upon several occasions, he has toured with the band throughout the state ofTexas , including performances at theMeyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, theWortham Center in Houston, as well as San Antonio and Austin. [ [http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/15/27/ Wind Symphony - TAMU Bands ] ] Timothy Rhea began conducting the Wind Symphony inEurope in 1999. Under his direction, the Wind Symphony has released a six volume march series, entitled “Legacy of the March”; a four volume band music album, “Wind Band Masterworks”; and, occasionally, live concert recordings. [ [http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/20/33/ Dr. Timothy Rhea - TAMU Bands ] ] [ [http://www.rbcmusic.com/legacyofmarch.htm Legacy of the March Series ] ]European Tours
Since 1999, European tours of the band have resulted in concert appearances in
Germany ,Ireland ,Austria , theCzech Republic , andEngland [ [http://www.classical-composers.org/concert/3441 Texas A&M Wind Symphony and Ridgewood Concert Band | Classical Composers Database ] ] . In their most recent tour, in May 2007, The Texas A&M Wind Symphony performed inPrague ,Czech Republic ;Salzburg ,Austria ; andMunich ,Germany . The Wind Symphony performed in Carnegie Hall in February, 2008 [ [http://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/carnegie.aspx Carnegie Hall Performance ] ] [ [http://www.aggienetwork.com/Press/CarnegieHall/ A&M Wind Symphony to Perform At Carnegie Hall - The Association of Former Students ] ] .Domestic Tours
The Wind Symphony regularly tours throughout the state of
Texas during the spring semester. Since 2005, the Wind Symphony has carried out private and public performances in nearly every major city in the State of Texas. Destinations have includedKaty, TX ,Lake Jackson, TX ,Pasadena, TX ,Houston, TX ,The Woodlands, TX ,Richardson, TX ,Austin, TX , andSan Antonio, TX (2007TMEA Convention).Recordings
The band records regularly each academic year and its series of
compact discs recordings are with [http://www.markcustom.com/ Mark Custom Recording] ofNew York . [ [http://tamubands.tamu.edu/content/view/15/27/ Wind Symphony - TAMU Bands ] ] Due to the popularity of the band's ability to perform marches, for every compact disc consisting of traditional and modern music, another is dedicated solely to marches. As of February 2008, the Texas A&M Wind Symphony has released four volumes of their Wind Band Masterworks collection and six volumes of their Legacy of the March series. Additionally, upon occasion, the band releases recordings of live performances, depending on the venue.Carnegie Hall Debut Performance
The Wind Symphony performed in
Carnegie Hall February 22 ,2008 . They performedLeonard Bernstein 'sOverture to Candide ,Gustav Holst 'sFirst Suite in E-flat for Military Band ,George Gershwin 'sRhapsody in Blue , featuring Dr.Katheryn Woodard ,Donald Grantham 's Southern Harmony,Percy Grainger 's Children's March 'Over The Hills And Far Away',Frank Ticheli 's Blue Shades,William Himes ' version ofAmazing Grace , Dr.David F. Wilborn's newly commissionedConcertante Caprice andJohn P. Sousa 'sThe Freelance March . For their encore, the band performedStars and Stripes Forever . [ [http://studentaffairs.tamu.edu/carnegie.aspx Carnegie Hall Performance ] ] [ [http://www.aggienetwork.com/Press/CarnegieHall/ A&M Wind Symphony to Perform At Carnegie Hall - The Association of Former Students ] ] [ [http://www.guidrynews.com/story.aspx?id=1000006483 Story ] ] [ [http://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2007/11/14/News/Big-Apple.Bound-3099852.shtml Big Apple bound - News ] ]Membership
In the 2007-2008 season, instrumentation of the band consists of:
* 1Piccolo
* 5flute s
* 2oboe s
* 1 english horn
* 1E♭ Clarinets
* 14B♭ Clarinets
* 2Bass Clarinets
* 1Contra-alto Clarinet
* 2bassoon s
* 1Contrabassoon
* 2Alto Saxophones
* 2Tenor Saxophones
* 1Baritone Saxophone
* 7Horns in F
* 7trumpet s
* 4trombone s
* 1Bass Trombone
* 3euphonium s
* 5tuba s
* 2String Basses
* 1Piano
* 7Percussionists See also
*
Fightin' Texas Aggie Band
*Texas A&M Singing Cadets
*Texas A&M University Century Singers Sources
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