On May 8, 2003 all four movements of American composer Greg Sanders'
composition "Dreams and Faith [The Solomon Valley Anthology] was premiered by
the Fort Hays State University Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr Robert
Conger.
The work was also featured on two segments of CBS' "The Osgood File" and
nationally broadcasted. "Dreams and Faith" is also slated for several
additional performances this concert season.
A Note of Thanks:
"I would like to thank all of my new Kansas friends
that made this project possible. You opened your homes and hearts to me
by sharing your rich history and stories: I will forever be grateful for
your kindness. To all of the Directors and Students who performed
Dreams and Faith thank you for your hard work and dedication in making the
music come alive. It is my sincere hope that I captured in my music a small
fraction of what I found in Kansas, especially the energy, vitality and
dedication of the people of the Solomon Valley."
Sincerely,
Greg Sanders (greg.sanders@tamuk.edu
)
Audio:
"Dreams and Faith [The Solomon Valley Anthology]"
Movement I "Enchanted Sky"
Movement II "Freedom: A
Long Time On Its Way"
Movement III "Distant Hymns"
Movement IV "Plows on the Prairie"
*(Quicktime player is available free for both PC and MAC
available at www.apple.com/quicktime/download)
Photographs taken by the composer during his residences in Kansas as part
of the
Continental Harmony Project.
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Worlds Largest Ball of Twine Cawker City |
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Composer Self Portrait
(FYI: shadows are Zapata, the farm's dog and myself. I am the tall one. |
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Osborne County Court House |
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Richardson Organ Builders, Downs KS |
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The Solomon River at Osborne |
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