Recordings and Audio Samples
Experience the compositions through professional and live performance recordings. These audio samples provide insight into the character, technical demands, and musical content of works in the catalog, helping you make informed programming decisions.
Wind Band Recordings
Midare-gami (Tangled Hair)
This recording features a university wind ensemble performing Midare-gami in concert. The performance captures the work's emotional range, from delicate opening gestures through powerful climactic passages. Listen for the interweaving woodwind lines that give the piece its name, and the brass chorales that provide moments of reflection.
Performed by: University Wind Ensemble
Duration: 8:24
Recording Quality: Live concert recording
Takoyaki Mambo
A high school wind ensemble brings energy and enthusiasm to this playful work. Despite the young performers, the ensemble captures the Latin rhythmic drive and joyful spirit of the piece. This recording demonstrates the work's accessibility for developing ensembles while maintaining musical substance.
Performed by: High School Concert Band
Duration: 5:12
Recording Quality: Festival performance recording
Open Arms
A professional wind orchestra recording showcases the mature harmonic language and expressive possibilities of Open Arms. The performance emphasizes the work's lyrical qualities and demonstrates the level of refinement possible with experienced players.
Performed by: Professional Wind Orchestra
Duration: 7:18
Recording Quality: Studio recording
Chamber Ensemble Recordings
You Gatta Quintet
Professional brass quintet performing all five movements. This recording reveals the work's demands and rewards, showcasing both individual virtuosity and tight ensemble cohesion. Each movement's distinct character comes through clearly in this high-quality recording.
Performed by: Professional Brass Quintet
Duration: 14:36 (complete work)
Recording Quality: Studio recording
Woodland Conversations
A university woodwind quartet brings personality and charm to this conversational work. The recording effectively captures the playful interplay between instruments and demonstrates appropriate pacing for the musical dialogue.
Performed by: University Woodwind Quartet
Duration: 9:03
Recording Quality: Recital recording
Solo Recordings
Aguri's Theme - Various Instruments
Multiple recordings of Aguri's Theme demonstrate how the work translates to different instruments. Each version maintains the core musical identity while exploiting the unique timbral and technical characteristics of the solo instrument.
Available versions: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet
Duration: 6:30 - 7:00 depending on version
Recording Quality: Various (studio and recital recordings)
Using Audio Samples for Programming
These recordings serve multiple purposes for music educators and performers:
Difficulty Assessment: Hear actual performances to gauge technical demands and ensemble requirements. Consider how your ensemble compares to recorded groups when evaluating whether a work is appropriate.
Rehearsal Reference: Share recordings with ensemble members before beginning rehearsals. Familiarity with the music accelerates learning and helps players understand how their parts fit into the complete work.
Interpretation Ideas: While these recordings represent specific interpretive choices, they provide starting points for your own musical decisions regarding tempo, phrasing, dynamics, and character.
According to Music Teachers National Association, listening to multiple recordings of works under study helps students develop critical listening skills and understand the range of valid interpretive approaches.
Recording Quality Notes
Recordings on this page vary in technical quality:
- Studio Recordings: Professional multi-track recordings with optimal audio quality
- Concert Recordings: Live performances captured in concert halls, may include ambient noise
- Recital Recordings: Performances in smaller venues, good audio quality but less formal production
- Festival Recordings: Educational ensemble performances, varying audio quality
All recordings accurately represent the compositions despite varying technical quality. The musical content and performance standards are the focus rather than recording perfection.
Score-Following Recordings
For select works, score-following videos are available showing the complete score synchronized with audio. These resources are valuable for study and analysis, allowing you to see exactly how the music is notated while hearing performance.
Score-following videos are particularly helpful for works featuring contemporary notation, complex rhythmic relationships, or unusual harmonic progressions that may be difficult to understand from score alone.
Performance Videos
Video recordings of live performances provide visual context beyond audio alone. Seeing ensembles perform these works offers insight into physical aspects like breathing points, bow techniques, mallet choices, and staging considerations for chamber works.
Performance videos also help ensembles visualize what successful performance looks like, including stage presence, ensemble communication, and conductor gestures.
Requesting Perusal Recordings
Additional recordings not posted publicly may be available for serious performance consideration. Band directors and ensemble leaders interested in programming works can request private access to supplementary recordings and score samples.
According to College Band Directors National Association, reviewing both scores and recordings before committing to performance is standard professional practice and helps ensure appropriate repertoire selection.
Submit Your Recordings
If your ensemble has performed works from this catalog, consider sharing recordings. With your permission, select performances may be added to this page, helping other musicians discover and understand the music. Contact to discuss sharing performance recordings.
For score samples, additional recordings, or questions about any works, please visit the contact page.