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Grand Ledge Wind Ensemble | Forte | Ep. 201

Coronet section of band
Maria Palmo
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WKAR-MSU
Grand Ledge Symphonic Band

A new teacher in a school with a rich band history feels pressure to succeed at festival. WATCH NOW

Led by their relatively new band director of two years, Risa Hsu, the Grand Ledge Wind Ensemble hopes to maintain the band's tradition at the MSBOA district music festival.

Includes full preview performances of "Light The Fuse" by Daniel Montoya Jr. and "Four Scottish Dances” by Malcolm Arnold, recorded in WKAR Studio A at Michigan State University. Hosted by WKAR's Peter Whorf.

Watch it NOW at video.wkar.org

first air 10/3/2015 | Ep. 201

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