This is America: UMD Wind Ensemble
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The UMD Wind Ensemble presents its take on America 250, featuring works by American composers that offer differing viewpoints of the American dream. From the folk americana of Daniel Kallman’s An American Tapestry to the celebration of Marsha P. Johnson’s bravery presented in Omar Thomas’ A Mother of a Revolution!, this program explores the many stories that define our country.; Clifton Williams: Fanfare & Allegro; Daniel Kallman: An American Tapestry; Sally Lamb McCune: High Water Rising; Frank Ticheli: Sanctuary; William Schumann: New England Triptych; Omar Thomas: Mother of a Revolution! Under the direction of Andrea Brown, UMWE performs works from the most respected repertoire written for wind band and chamber ensembles with a focus on highlighting composers from underrepresented populations.
