Very nice to see the winds division in the spotlight. The Wind Ensemble program in particular never seems to get its due -- Frank Battisti, a legend in the field, built a remarkable and unique program at NEC over some 30 years; it looks like Charles Peltz is continuing to build on that tradition. Anyone who thinks wind bands are all about marches and other predictable schlock should check out a concert (or recording) by the NEC Wind Ensemble or the Jordan Winds.
John Ferrillo is a fabulous artist whose gifts are shared generously with his students to whom he is devoted.
Very nice to see the winds division in the spotlight. The Wind Ensemble program in particular never seems to get its due -- Frank Battisti, a legend in the field, built a remarkable and unique program at NEC over some 30 years; it looks like Charles Peltz is continuing to build on that tradition. Anyone who thinks wind bands are all about marches and other predictable schlock should check out a concert (or recording) by the NEC Wind Ensemble or the Jordan Winds.