The Lone Star players are as excellent as they were first time out
The Lone Star players are as excellent as they were first time out, an ensemble greatly polished and with no rough edges; solo players consistently shine. The engineering is fantastic, and the bass drum in particular constantly threatens to do a number to my stereo. It’s one of those delicious albums you can really feel [Converging Cultures, NAXOS].
The LSWO Midwest performance was the most exquisite wind band concert I have ever experienced!
The LSWO Midwest performance was the most exquisite wind band concert I have ever experienced! Thank you for your passionate, bold and affecting performance!
I must say they are very impressive indeed
This is my first encounter with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra and I must say they are very impressive indeed [Converging Cultures, NAXOS]. The opening track, Turina’s attractive La Procession del Rocio just about sums them up. The level of technical execution is stunning with tight ensemble work and impeccable intonation. This technical excellence is supported tonally by a very well rounded full and glowing sound that has an impressive bottom end.
Formed in 2006 by musicians who play for the love of it, this fine band has now released its first album
The center of the American concert band universe – that is, where most really good concert bands are found – is Washington, DC, home of the great bands of the armed forces. Another major one is the 40-mile corridor between Dallas and Denton, Texas, where band aficionados can attend concerts by Dallas Winds, the bands at the University of North Texas, and the Lone Star Wind Orchestra. Formed in 2006 by musicians who play for the love of it, this fine band has now released its first album [American Tapestry, NAXOS]. It’s a treat to hear unison horns having no trouble with the opening line, trumpets splendid without forcing things, percussion precise and tasteful, and woodwinds holding their own.
The Lone Star Wind Orchestra is one of the finest wind ensembles I have ever had the pleasure to review
The Lone Star Wind Orchestra from North Texas is one of the finest wind ensembles I have ever had the pleasure to review [American Tapestry, NAXOS]. Robert Russell Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances is superbly played, the pieces bouncing along with foot-tapping pleasure. I am much taken by John Boyd’s arrangement of Howard Hanson’s Suite from his opera Merry Mount, which has moved very well to this genre, the final Maypole Dance sounding really joyous. The John William’s arrangement of Star-Spangled Banner has all of the high octane impact you would expect from him. An offbeat disc, but one with much to recommend it.
The musicality and level of commitment demonstrated by everyone was nothing short of fantastic
Very seldom does a concert have the power to make everyone involved a better musician and person. This was one of those uniquely special events [Midwest Clinic 2012 performance in Chicago]. The musicality and level of commitment demonstrated by everyone was nothing short of fantastic.
The most fun I’ve ever had on stage
The most fun I’ve ever had on stage [Midwest Clinic 2012 performance in Chicago]. Thanks to an incredible ensemble (and staff), a wonderful audience, amazing guest artists, and the greatest conductors I’ve ever played for. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Please continue to set the bar mighty high for all of us!
People come to the Midwest Clinic to be inspired, renewed and reminded about the importance of quality music making. Needless to say, you [Lone Star Wind Orchestra] delivered all of these (and more) in first-class fashion! Please continue to set the bar mighty high for all of us! Thank you many times over! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
The LSWO sounded so incredible and everything about our Lone Star Kids experience was exciting, shocking and AMAZING!
Our VIP tour of the Meyerson was AWESOME! Then the LSWO horn section gave us an amazing demonstration of the history of the french horn, and I have never heard a french horn sound so great! The LSWO sounded so incredible and everything about our Lone Star Kids experience was exciting, shocking and AMAZING!
My Lone Star Kids concert experience was PHENOMENAL!
My Lone Star Kids concert experience was PHENOMENAL! I have never been to a concert at the Meyerson and I just loved it! OMG! I really loved Star Wars and how the LSWO made it sound like I was in the movie! I will never forget this trip!
The first song caught my ear like “love at first sight” because the whole orchestra played so well together
It was phenomenal and the LSWO concert was something I absolutely ADORED! The first song caught my ear like “love at first sight” because the whole orchestra played so well together. The french horns and oboes were perfectly tuned and sounded amazing!
The LSWO was the best band I have ever seen and I LOVED it!
The concert was mind-blowing! The LSWO was the best band I have ever seen and I LOVED it! The bassoons and trombones really made the LSWO shine! I didn’t hear one mistake and thanks for letting me be a Lone Star Kid!