Four CDs out

mikeyj23 · 02-02-2009, 06:11 AM

Four CDs I'm playing on with the North Texas Wind Symphony have recently come out on GIA Publications and the new GIA WindWorks series. I'm playing on Domains, Chronicles, Teaching Music through Performance in Band: Volume 7, Grades 2-3, and Composer's Collection: Jack Stamp.

It's pretty cool to hear the fruits of your labor after sitting in recording for about 80 cumulative hours. Wind Ensemble (band) music isn't for everyone, but I just thought I'd share!

mikeyj23 · 02-02-2009, 06:31 AM

(From the liner notes)

Winds magazine offers the following regarding the body of work: "This series has immense historic value in documenting the best of the repertoire...as well as providing much sheer listening (and viewing) pleasure for the level of artistry in the performances. The acoustic quality of the recordings is state of the art...All of the works are superbly realized and worthy of exploration...these discs represent the standards to which all must aspire."

md4958 · 02-02-2009, 07:19 AM

Congrats!!

RevSmoke · 02-02-2009, 07:39 AM

Son just spent the day with Michael Sweeney as part of the Wisconsin state honors band for Junior High Level.

Too bad that too much of that which people listen to is more noise making and that more do not appreciate the complexity and richness of music like this.

Keep up the good work.

elderboy02 · 02-02-2009, 08:23 AM

I like it.

What do you play?

Blueface · 02-02-2009, 08:28 AM

Way to go Mikey!!!
Congrats!
Is it on iTunes?

mikeyj23 · 02-02-2009, 09:38 PM

Thanks for all the congrats, gents.

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Son just spent the day with Michael Sweeney as part of the Wisconsin state honors band for Junior High Level.

Too bad that too much of that which people listen to is more noise making and that more do not appreciate the complexity and richness of music like this.

Very cool - I'm glad your son had the opportunity to work with a great clinician, and congrats to him for making that band! This kind of music is (literally) my life and work, so it's great for people to appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I like it.

What do you play?

I'm a trombonist.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Is it on iTunes?

Not yet, my friend, but it will be. If I see it pop up I'll bump this thread. Again, thanks for all the congratulations.

newcigarz · 02-03-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyj23

I'm a trombonist.

Congrats Mike.

mikeyj23 · 06-07-2009, 05:00 PM

Three of the four CDs have hit iTunes!

North Texas Wind Symphony - Domains
Highlights: Millennium Canons by Kevin Puts, Kingfishers Catch Fire by John Mackey

North Texas Wind Symphony - Chronicles
Highlights: Concertango by Luis Serrono Alarcon, Chang Su Koh's symphony As the Sun Rises

North Texas Wind Symphony - Composer's Collection: Jack Stamp
Highlights: Bandancing, Air Link

06-07-2009, 05:56 PM

I can't imagine how good this must make you feel!

croatan · 02-02-2009, 10:45 AM

Congrats, Mikey!

CBI_2 · 02-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyj23

Four CDs I'm playing on with the North Texas Wind Symphony have recently come out on GIA Publications and the new GIA WindWorks series. I'm playing on Domains, Chronicles, Teaching Music through Performance in Band: Volume 7, Grades 2-3, and Composer's Collection: Jack Stamp.

It's pretty cool to hear the fruits of your labor after sitting in recording for about 80 cumulative hours. Wind Ensemble (band) music isn't for everyone, but I just thought I'd share!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Son just spent the day with Michael Sweeney as part of the Wisconsin state honors band for Junior High Level.

Too bad that too much of that which people listen to is more noise making and that more do not appreciate the complexity and richness of music like this.

Keep up the good work.

Congrats tou you both.

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mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Four CDs out Four CDs I'm playing on with the North Texas Wind Symphony have recently come out on GIA Publications and the new GIA WindWorks series. I'm playing on Domains, Chronicles, Teaching Music through Performance in Band: Volume 7, Grades 2-3, and Composer's Collection: Jack Stamp. It's pretty cool to hear the fruits of your labor after sitting in recording for about 80 cumulative hours. Wind Ensemble (band) music isn't for everyone, but I just thought I'd share! Last edited by mikeyj23; 02-02-2009 at 06:26 AM.

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mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: Four CDs out (From the liner notes) Winds magazine offers the following regarding the body of work: "This series has immense historic value in documenting the best of the repertoire...as well as providing much sheer listening (and viewing) pleasure for the level of artistry in the performances. The acoustic quality of the recordings is state of the art...All of the works are superbly realized and worthy of exploration...these discs represent the standards to which all must aspire."

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md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Four CDs out Congrats!! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

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RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,848 Trading: (51)	Re: Four CDs out Son just spent the day with Michael Sweeney as part of the Wisconsin state honors band for Junior High Level. Too bad that too much of that which people listen to is more noise making and that more do not appreciate the complexity and richness of music like this. Keep up the good work. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Four CDs out I like it. What do you play?

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Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Four CDs out Way to go Mikey!!! Congrats! Is it on iTunes? __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

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mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: Four CDs out Three of the four CDs have hit iTunes! North Texas Wind Symphony - Domains Highlights: Millennium Canons by Kevin Puts, Kingfishers Catch Fire by John Mackey North Texas Wind Symphony - Chronicles Highlights: Concertango by Luis Serrono Alarcon, Chang Su Koh's symphony As the Sun Rises North Texas Wind Symphony - Composer's Collection: Jack Stamp Highlights: Bandancing, Air Link

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nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Four CDs out I can't imagine how good this must make you feel!

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croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Four CDs out Congrats, Mikey! __________________ Fumo ergo sum.