UNT Wind Ensemble: Alfred Reed - The Hounds of Spring (1980)

The Hounds of Spring (1980) .................................... Alfred Reed (1921-2005)
UNT Wind Ensemble
Daniel Cook, conductor
Recorded live February 18, 2020
Winspear Hall, College of Music
University of North Texas
windstudies.music.unt.edu

[@zacharycarothers0104]

I was able to perform this in November 2020. Such an incredible piece to listen and to play as well! Great performance!!

[@pictrumpet]

One of my all-time favorite band pieces!

[@monday5308]

I loved this hall. We got together to enjoy classical music. Even on youtube the sound quality isn't compromised.

[@Tubajubaduba]

Such a blast to be in this performance 🎵

[@rstrunks]

Thank you for performing the fast sections at the CORRECT tempo. I hear so many recordings where the tempo is rushed and the rhythms compressed and distorted.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

This piece is just masterful ~

[@rheafoster7346]

Excellent!!

[@joerumler48]

Alfred Reed.....

[@noonw8494]

someone one help me wit my band work
The Hounds of Spring - Alfred Reed
1. How does Reed portray springtime in this piece? What kind of sounds and mood does he use to do this?
2. There’s a change to the piece being slower at 2:08. What do you think this represents?
3. What does the conductor do so that the band can play better? How are the players responding to his conducting?
4. What kind of percussion instruments are being used?
5. Why do you think the band sits in the formation it does? (i.e., where instruments sit in relation to each other, the shape of the formation itself)

[@ll-vf5rm]

are you in Mr. Peters class? 💀

[@EverettCDavis]

Two years late, but do you remember what you ended up saying for the second questions. I've heard it called the "romance" theme.