From the Archives - Symphonies for Band

By Frank Byrne,

Brooke Knoll

Published April 29, 2024 at 2:59 PM CDT

Listen to symphonies by Morton Gould and Hector Berlioz that were composed for concert band. In craftsmanship and sonority, they make a compelling case for what can be achieved with winds, brass and percussion.

Compositions and Recordings

West Point Symphony
by Morton Gould
Michael Colburn with the United States Marine Band

Symphonie funebre et triomphale
by Hector Berlioz
Jason Fettig with the United States Marine Band and Washington Choral Arts

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.