Romantic Sensibilities

In 1997, the orchestra released its first CD, entitled "Romantic Sensibilities." In a review of the disc, the American Record Guide called the ensemble "top quality" with a conductor "with fine command over both the music and musicians." The recording was also given praise by the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, and is distributed internationally through Walking Frog Records. This recording features the full compliment of 40 players throughout and includes the very rarely heard masterpiece by Paul Fauchet, the Symphony Pour Harmonie. The CD was recorded and engineered by prominent producer, Bruce Leek, of California.

Tracks:

1. Ouvertüre für Harmoniemusik, Op. 24--Felix Mendelssohn
2. Trauermusik nach Themen aus Euryanthe--Richard Wagner
3. Marcia Funebre--Filippa
4. Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Overture: Maestoso-Allegro deciso Maestoso solemne-Animato--Paul Fauchet
5. Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Nocturne: Lento
6. Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Scherzo: Vivo, giocoso, molto leggiero
7. Symphonie Pour Musique d'Harmonie, Finale: Allegro vivace
8. Huldigungsmarsch--Richard Wagner

Musicians:

Flute/Piccolo
Linda Hartig
Carole Shiraga
Cynthia Stevens

Oboe
Tammy Riste
Karin Swanson

English Horn
Tammy Riste

Eb Clarinet
Douglas Nash

Bb Clarinet
Rob Carroll
Rick Grothaus
Douglas Nash
JoAnn Nelson
Valerie Lewis
Eric Western
Nancy Witte

Bass Clarinet
Linda Jones

Bb Contrabass Clarinet
Valerie Lewis

Bassoon
Cynthia Cameron-Fix
Annette Gallagher

Contrabassoon
Marci Nemtzow

Alto Saxophone
Douglas Maurer
Laura Kautz Sindberg

Tenor Saxophone
Joel Snavely

Baritone Saxophone
David Renaud

Horn
Laura Fladten
Shelly Grothaus
Thomas Hunt
Ellie Jenkins
Keith Tetting

Trumpet
Michael Dorau
Mark Eichner
Craig Hurst
Stuart Malavsky
Andrew Naumann
Michael Nelson

Trombone
Paul Brozowski
Glen Lunde
Roy Underhill

Bass Trombone
John Christian

Euphonium
Don Pirie
Kyle Samuelson

Tuba
Glen Dimick
Paul Haugan
Walter Rich

String Bass
James Dean
Steven Rindt

Percussion
Derek Inksetter
Richard Farvour
Sue Neiderheiser
Daniel Schroeder
Wesley Schmandt

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Old Wine in New Bottles

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The ensemble released their second CD, "Old Wine in New Bottles," in fall, 2002. In a review of that CD, The American Record Guide said, "Listening to these readings of excellent wind band literature is a lovely listening experience," and called the conductor "a stickler for detail, a motivator, and a first-rate musician who brings nuance and insight to a piece of music." This disc features the core members of the ensemble playing elegant, well-known chamber winds music by Gounod, Kurka, and Hahn. The leading producer of wind music in the world, Mark Morette of Mark Custom Records, edited and recorded this CD of top-quality.

Tracks:

1. Gordon Jacob--Old Wine in New Bottles: I. Wraggle Taggle Gypsies  II. The Three Ravens
2. III. Begone Dull Care!
3. IV. Early One Morning
4.  Robert Kurka--The Good Soldier Schweik:  I. Overture
5. II. Lament
6. III. March
7. IV. War Dance
8. V. Pastoral
9. VI. Finale
10. Charles Gounod--Petite Symphonie: I. Adagio - Allegretto
11. II. Andante cantabile
12.  III. Scherzo
13.  IV. Finale
14. Reynaldo Hahn--Le bal de Beatrice d'Este: I. Entree pour Ludovic le More
15. II. Lesquercade
16.  III. Romanesque
17.  IV. Iberienne
18. V. Leda et l'oiseau
19. VI. Courante
20. VII. Salut Final au Duc de Milan

Musicians:

Flute/Piccolo
Vindy Solfest-Wallis
Linda Hartig

Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey
Jennifer Hodges
Pamela Whitcomb

Clarinet
Mark Gallagher
William Pietsch
Rick Grothaus

Bassoon
Robb Seftar
Laura Kohrs
Sherri Wittkopf

Contrabassoon
Jeff Copp

Horn
Anne Maliborski
Gail Polashek
Richard Tremarello
Daren Robbins
Lin Foulk

Trumpet
Michael Dorau
Mark Eichner

Trombone
Jonathan Winkle

Bass
John Babbitt

Harp
Geraldine Elliott
Linda Lak

Percussion
Derek Inksetter
Terry Smirl
Marty Shadd

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Wind Consorts

"Wind Consorts" was released in March 2006 and was again recorded by Mark Custom Records. The disc features the chamber winds version of Carl Orff's orchestral masterpiece, Carmina Burana, as well as music by Mendelssohn and Debussy. The bassoon concerto of Dutch master composer, Bernard van Beurden, rounds out the disc.

Tracks:

1. Felix Mendelssohn--Overture in C major for Wind Instruments, Op. 24 (version for wind ensemble)
2. Claude Debussy--Petite Suite (arr. S. Brakkee): I. En bateau
3. II. Cortege
4.  III. Menuet
5.  IV. Ballet
6. Bernard van Beurden--Bassoon Concerto: I. Energico
7.  II. Adagio
8.  III. Allegro
9. Robert Spittal--Consort for 10 Winds: I. Jeux
10. II. Aubade
11. III. Sautereau
12. Carl Orff--Carmina Burana (arr. F.K. Wanek): I.  Fortune plango vulnera
13.  II.  In trutina
14.  III. Tanz
15.  IV.  Amor volat undique
16.   V.  In taberna

Musicians:

Flute/Piccolo
Vindy Solfest-Wallis
Linda Hartig
Kristen Fenske

Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey
Heidi DeWally

Clarinet/Bass Clarient
Dan Roberdeau
Bernard Parish

Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Robb Seftar
Steve Whitney
Amber Lewis

Horn
Anne Maliborski
Ross Pekar
Richard Tremarello

Trumpet
Jennifer Atwater
Craig Hurst
Mark Eichner

Trombone
Kyle Samuelson

Tuba
John Tuinstra

Bass
John Babbitt

Percussion
Marty Shadd
Richard Farvour
Bob Kriefell
Brian Timm
Bob Koszewski

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World Wind

The newest project by the Wisconsin Wind Orchestra is entitled "World Wind." It was released in December 2008 and features internationally renowned ensembles: The Trombones of Costa Rica and the Global Percussion Network of Sweden. The orchestra performs the delightful Sept Danses from Jean Francaix' ballet, Le Mahleur de Sophie. The CD also introduces listeners to the world premiere of Anders Astrand's unique work for three solo percussionists and wind orchestra, featuring the amazing Global Percussion Network. 

Tracks:

1. Jean Francaix--7 Dances: No. 1. Le jeu de la poupee (The Doll Game)
2. No. 2. Funerailles de la poupee (The Doll's Funeral)
3. No. 3. La presentation des petits amis (Introduction of the Little Friends)
4.  No. 4. Variation de Paul (Paul's Variation)
5. No. 5. Pas de deux entre Sophie et Paul (Dance between Paul and Sophie)
6.  No. 6. La gouter (The Snack)
7.  No. 7. Danse des filets a papillons (Dance of the Butterflied Fillets of Fish)
8. Anders Astrand--Seven Pieces of Wood: I. I Skosgbrynet (Wood Introduction)
9.  II. Dungen (Open Wood)
10.  III. Leende Landskap (Happy Wood)
11. IV. Tratakt (Rhythmic Wood)
12. V. Syre (Oxygen)
13. VI. Meditation I skogens djup (Meditation Groove)
14.  VII. Labyrint (The Maze)
15. Meza--Concierto, "Trombones de Costa Rica": I. Allegro
16.  II. Un Cierta Libertad
17.  IV. Allegro

Musicians:

Global Percussion Network

Anders Astrand

Daniel Saur

Rolf Landberg

Trombones de Costa Rica

Alejandro Gutierrez (Tenor)

Martin Bonilla (Tenor)

Leonel Rodriguez (Tenor)

Ivan Chinchilla (Bass)

Carroll University Wind Symphony & Wisconsin Wind Orchestra

Flute/Piccolo
Cindy Solfest-Wallis
Linda Hartig

Oboe/English Horn
Suzanne Geoffrey
Heidi DeWally

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Dan Roberdeau
Steve Ahearn

Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Robb Seftar
Carol Rosing

Horn
Anne Maliborski
Kristi Crago

Bass
John Babbitt