Tag: Harvest

Mackey’s Concerto Available on iTunes

From the composer… “Harvest: Concerto for Trombone is based on the myths and mystery rituals of the Greek god Dionysus. As the Olympian god of the vine, Dionysus is famous for inspiring ecstasy and creativity. But this agricultural, earth-walking god was also subjected each year to a cycle of agonizing death before glorious rebirth, analogous...

Alessi Performance Available Online

Last night, Joe Alessi and the University of Texas Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jerry Junkin, performed John Mackey’s Harvest : Concerto for Trombone, a fantastic addition to the repertoire. For a short time, you can hear the performance on Mackey’s web site. You can also follow along with the solo trombone part or the complete...