Gotham Wind Symphony, a NYC-based 45-piece wind band, has released their 3rd CD, their first on the ArtistShare label, entitled: New Year, New Music. The CD features five premier recordings, three of which were commissioned by GWS. The music:
Mike Holober- Seven Gables"-Roam Poem #1 (premier, GWS commission)
Mike Holober- Seven Gables"-Roam Poem #1 (premier, GWS commission)
Jonathan Newman- Avenue X" (premier)
Bob Brookmeyer- Ceremony"
Ned Rorem- Traffic"
John Philip Sousa- Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co."
John Hollenbeck- eternal interlude" (premier, GWS commission)
Chen Yi- Spring Festival" (premier)
Bill Finegan- Deserted Ballroom" (premier)
James Chirillo- March-to the Memory of Bill Finegan" (premier, GWS commission)