Recorded from 2022-2024, the Illinois State University Wind Symphony’s newest album Threads presents a compelling set of works for band, tracing connections and offering an exploration of American musical voices across generations. Showcasing the music of Adolphus Hailstork, Omar Thomas, Quinn Mason, and William Grant Still, the album highlights a range of styles, unified by a shared commitment to expressive, thoughtful writing for winds. Together, these pieces offer a reflection on musical heritage, evolving traditions, and the strength, beauty, and complexity of the American experience.

Recorded by the Tarleton Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Robinson, Deep Reverberations presents a diverse and expressive collection of contemporary and classic works for wind band. Featuring music by Andrew David Perkins, John Mackey, Florence Price, Giovanni Santos, Warren Barker, and Scott McAllister, the album explores a wide range of musical voices, from high-energy fanfare and luminous reflection to lyrical intimacy and bold, contemporary textures, showcasing a thoughtfully curated program that reflects the breadth and vitality of today’s wind band repertoire.