Lowell Graham - Winds Of War and Peace / Analogue Productions

With "Winds Of War And Peace," conductor Lowell Graham takes the National Symphonic Wind Ensemble on a program of moving orchestrations and marches. "Liberty Fanfare" was composed for the centennial celebration of

the Statue of Liberty in 1986. This fanfare kicked off one of the most spectacular celebrations in American history. Samuel Barber's "Commando March," composed in 1943, represents Barber's first work for a band. This four-four

time work employs the constant contrast of dotted rhythms and triplets. Roger Nixon's "Festival Fanfare March" was recognized as an outstanding composition by the American Bandmasters Association in 1973. The work is formal,

colorful, and of exuberant temperament. The album also includes "Victory At Sea," "El Camino Real," "A Santa Cecilla" and "Symphonic Dance No. 3."Graham, a native of Greeley, Colorado, is recognized as one of the most talented

young conductors in the United States. He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. He was also the first to receive the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral

Conducting from the Catholic University of America. He has conducted both orchestras and bands for recordings as well as in performances worldwide and is the current conductor and commander of the United States Air Force

Tactical Air Command Band. National Symphonic Winds under the direction of Lowell Graham.

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Side One

1. Liberty Fanfare

2. Commando March

3. Festival Fanfare March

4. Victory at Sea

Side Two

1. El Camino Real

2. Santa Cecilia

3. Symphonic Dance #3