Brass, Reeds, and Percussion: February 17, 2024

This edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion features steampunk music and original classical wind band music. Steampunk is a type of science fiction that depicts futuristic and fictional technology from the Victorian era. Steampunk is based on the science fiction of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne. Steampunk can also refer to artistic and musical styles from the same imagined, but futuristic past and can include elements of Victorian fashion and art nouveau architecture. This edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion features music composed with this aesthetic by Erika Svanoe, who has a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Wisconsin, a master's degree in wind conducting from Oklahoma State University, and a doctorate in musical arts from Ohio State University.

1. Sarasota March
   Composer:  Karl L. King (1891-1971)
   Performer:  Heritage of America Air Force Band
   Album:  Riders for the Flag
     
2. Steampunk Suite: Charlie & the Mechanical Man Marching Band
   Composer:  Erika Svanoe (1976- )
   Performer:  Showa Wind Symphony
   Album:  Streampunk Suite
     
3. Steampunk Suite: Strange Case of Dr. Curie & Madam Hyde
   Composer:  Erika Svanoe (1976- )
   Performer:  Showa Wind Symphony
   Album:  Streampunk Suite
     
4. Steampunk Suite: Bertie Wells Attends Mr. Wells' Lecture on Flying Marchines
   Composer:  Erika Svanoe (1976- )
   Performer:  Showa Wind Symphony
   Album:  Streampunk Suite
     
5. Steampunk Suite: Barnum & Tesla's Tandem Bicycle
   Composer:  Erika Svanoe (1976- )
   Performer:  Showa Wind Symphony
   Album:  Streampunk Suite
     
6. Andrea Chenier
   Composer:  Umberto Giordana (1867-1948), arranged by J. J. Richards (1878-1956)
   Performer:  Univ. of Kansas Symphonic Band
   Album:  Music of J. J. Richards
     
7. Partita in E-flat Major: Allegro--Moderato
   Composer:  Ignaz Joseph Pleyel (1757-1831)
   Performer:  Amphion Wind Octet
   Album:  Partitas for Winds
     
8. Partita in E-flat Major: Allegretto
   Composer:  Ignaz Joseph Pleyel (1757-1831)
   Performer:  Amphion Wind Octet
   Album:  Partitas for Winds
     
9. Happy Together
   Composer:  Garry Bonner (1943- ) & Alan Lee Gordon (1944-2008)
   Performer:  Dr. Michael White
   Album:  Adventures in New Orleans, Part 2
     
10. Sweetie Dear (1932 recording)
    Composer:  Tommy Ladnier (1900-1939)
    Performer:  New Orleans Feet Warmers
    Album:  New Orleans: Great Original Performances 1918-1934
      
11. Big Cage
    Composer:  Karl L. King (1891-1971)
    Performer:  Heritage of America Air Force Band
    Album:  Riders for the Flag