Eastman Wind Ensemble
The Eastman Wind Ensemble was founded by conductor Frederick Fennell at the Eastman School of Music in 1952. The ensemble is often credited with helping redefine the performance of wind band music. Considered one of America's leading wind ensembles, its core personnel of 50 players consists of undergraduate and graduate students at the Eastman School of Music.
Fennell redefined the wind band by having one player on each part, using only the instrumentation for each piece specified by the composer. Fennell coined the term "wind ensemble" to refer to this specific kind of wind band. The repertoire of the group included standard concert band pieces, but also chamber music for winds, and the instrumentation varied as required. In contrast to typical concert band practice, the Eastman Wind Ensemble kept its focus on original wind music rather than orchestral transcriptions. The Eastman Wind Ensemble has premiered over 150 works, including works by composers Bernard Rands and Joseph Schwantner. Under Fennell's leadership, the Eastman Wind Ensemble became known as the pioneering force in the symphonic wind band movement in the United States and abroad. Donald Hunsberger became conductor in 1965 and, for 37 years, led the ensemble to international prominence.
Ever since its founding, the EWE has been in the forefront elevating the wind repertory through recordings. Fennell’s Mercury Recording albums of the 1950s and early ’60s are notable for their pioneering use of binaural, stereo, and 35mm recording techniques. These “Living Presence” recordings focused on standard band literature by the most respected classical composers — heard for the first time in the newly balanced instrumentation. They also centered on major repertory not found on traditional band programs, such as Hindemith’s Symphony in B-flat, Schoenberg’s Theme and Variations, op. 43a, and Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments.
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Old Hundreth - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Luto Quickstep - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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26Th Regiment Quickstep - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Lulu's Gone - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Juanita - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Carry Me Back - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Hail to the Chief - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Listen to the Mocking Bird - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Palmyra Scottische - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Freischütz Quickstep - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Twinkling Stars Quickstep - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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O Kentucky, Kentucky - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Un Ballo in Maschera Quickstep - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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St.Patrick's Day in the Morning - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Garry Owen - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Cavalry Quickstep - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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The Girl I Left Behind Me - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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The Recruiting Sergeant - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Jefferson and Liberty - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Old 1812 - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Carry Me Back 2 - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Liverpool Hornpipe - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Newport - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Garry Owen 2 - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Drum Calls - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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Camp & Field Duty Calls for Fife and Drums - The Music of The Civil War, Vol. 3 -
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