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The Mesilla Valley Concert Band’s final concert of the year will include two works by Alfred Reed, an American composer whom conductor William Clark…
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Countless symphonic bands are thriving in towns, cities and schools all over the US, and one of the most prolific composers writing for these ensembles is…
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American composer Alfred Reed’s band suite “Othello” is so challenging, evocative and “absolutely delightful” that it becomes “the centerpiece of the…
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They may not have the fabled 76 trombones in their brass section, but the Mesilla Valley Concert Band does have nine, and they will all be featured in the…
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Conductor Dr. William Clark says he likes to stretch the musicians of the Mesilla Valley Concert Band, and their March 1st concert includes a wide range…
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“Whatever you do, do it at the highest level,” says conductor Dr. William Clark, recounting advice that he’s been giving students and musicians throughout…
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Margot Leverett, one of the foremost klezmer clarinetists in the country, has combined the traditional eastern European Jewish music with rock and roll…
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American composer Alfred Reed may not be a household name like Beethoven, but his music is played all over the world, including at numerous band concerts…
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Credit Leora ZeitlinDr. WIlliam Clark, conductor of the Mesilla Valley Concert BandEdit | RemoveDr. William Clark, one of the long-time leaders of the Las…