This series features the works of Don Gillis; hosted by the composer himself. Most of the performances are conducted by the composer.An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).
https://www.unlockingtheairwaves.org/programs/the-music-of-don-gillis-ii/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden:
A Short Overture to an Unwritten Opera
This program, the first in the series, focuses on Don Gillis', "A Short Overture to an Unwritten Opera," as well as his "Amarillo: Symphonic Sketches in Honor of a Western City."
The Mighty Mac
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: The Mighty Mac; Minuet-Cetera; Razzle Dazzle; Uncle Walt's Waltz; The Pleasant Years; and January February March.
Bandstand in the park
This program features performances of Don Gillis compositions written for band.
Prayer and Hymn for Solemn Occasion and more
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: Prayer and Hymn for Solemn Occasion; and Ceremony of Allegiance.
Cracker Barrel
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: The Cracker Barrel March; Downbeat; Frolic in B-Bop Minor; and Bing, Bang, Bong.
Strictly for Strads
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: Strictly for Strads; First Movement from Symphony No. II; Third Movement from Symphony No. II
Symphony No. 6 and more
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: Symphony No. 6, The Tortoise and the Hare; Prairie Sunset; and Mr. Big.
Seven Golden Texts and more
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: Sinfonia for Brass; Seven Golden Texts and A Song of Praise from Psalms of David.
Three Sketches for Strings and more
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions:Three Sketches for Strings, conducted by Dr. George Wilson; Sermonette, Southern Style; Dialogue for Trombone and Band.