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Tuesdays on the Tube: David Maslanka

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A few days ago, the music world lost an illustrious composer known for his melodious works for the wind band. David Maslanka’s music not only inspired the listener but also the performer with his music. In addition to his over 150 wind compositions, Maslanka wrote works for chamber groups as well as for solo and piano. The trombone community is fortunate to have a concerto written by this composer. Maslanka’s trombone concerto was written in 2007 for Gary Green and Tim Connor who were from the University of Miami (FL) at the time of the premiere.

While the video below is not from YouTube, it still gives an excellent representation of this work that triggers the emotions of reality as well as memorializes those who have gone on before us. Please enjoy this performance given by the Northwestern Symphonic Wind Ensemble with Michael Mulcahy as soloist.

Video: Concerto for Trombone and Wind Ensemble, David Maslanka

Photo Credit: Sue Rissberger Photography

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.

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