Seven Deadly Sins
The Wellington Wind Symphony (WWS) has a unique offering for its next concert, Wind Symphony Whimsy. A new concerto by acclaimed Canadian composer and Elmira resident Michael Purves-Smith, entitled The Seven
Why Transcribe Strauss Four Last Songs?
Composer, arranger, WWS oboist and music director emeritus Michael Purves-Smith provides unique insight into his thinking as he transcribed Strauss’ Four Last Songs, to be featured on our concerts on October 23 and 30, 2016.
Why Transcribe Strauss’ Four Last Songs?
by Michael Purves-Smith
February Concerts feature High Flight
Guest post by Michael Purves-Smith
High Flight, by Joseph Turrin (1947 – )
http://www.curnowmusicpress.com/josephturrin.htm
This challenging work was written in 2008 for the United States Air force Band,