Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music

Recorded during a live performance at Miller Auditorium, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, March 29, 1974, as part of the Department of Music’s annual Conference on Wind and Percussion Music for high school students.Various ensembles.Information from performance program.Reel 1: Fairy queen. Symphony / Henry Purcell ; transcribed for 12-part brass choir by Roger Smith (combined University brass choirs ; Robert Whaley, conductor) -- (10:14) Introduction of Karel Husa / Carl Doubleday -- Apotheosis of the Earth. (14:18) Apotheosis ; (20:53) Tragedy of Destruction ; (40:27) Postscript / Karel Husa (University Symphonic Band and University Wind Ensemble, Karel Husa, conductor).Reel 2: Music for Prague 1968. Introduction and Fanfare ; (5:47) Aria ; (11:06) Interlude ; (19:28) Toccata and Chorale / Karel Husa (Husa All-Star Band, an ensemble of high school students, Karel Husa, conductor)