To celebrate National Clarinet Day, we are showcasing Frank Ticheli’s "Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble." The United States Air Force Band had the distinct pleasure to record this concerto at The Theater at MGM National Harbor with Frank Ticheli himself as the conductor AND with the phenomenal Anthony McGill (principal clarinetist, New York Philharmonic ) as the featured soloist.
The first movement, featured here, is called Rhapsody for George. It gives a nod to Gershwin's famous clarinet solo, containing chromatic and jazz elements that become more present with the walking bass line and jazz-influenced syncopation.
We feel there is no better way to honor this special day than to highlight our collaboration with these two giants. Check out the recording here!
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Concerto for Clarinet & Wind Ensemble: 1. "Rhapsody for George" - Frank Ticheli
Frank Ticheli - composer/conductor
Anthony McGill - clarinetist
The United States Air Force Band
Credits
Colonel Don Schofield - Executive Producer
Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann - Producer
Senior Master Sgt. Chad Randolph - Production Manager
Control Video
Hugo Creative
Justin Lang Design - Lighting
Master Sgt. Mike Brest - Editor
Senior Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn - Senior Recording/Mixing Engineer
Master Sgt. Josh Voyles - Monitor Engineer
Technical Sgt. Pedro Rodríguez-Ramírez - Monitor Engineer
Master Sgt. (ret.) Mark Hannah - RF Engineer
Master Sgt. Jeremy Koch - Artist Coordinator
