Background
Wright, Alfred George James was born on June 23, 1916 in London. Arrived in the United States, 1923, naturalized, 1936. Son of Alfred Francis and Elizabeth (Chapman) Wright.
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(This major band method by James O. Froseth has it all: A...)
This major band method by James O. Froseth has it all: Artist performers set musical standards in sound with more than 80 great performances on CD for every instrument, and one CD lasts for the entire book! Performers include Michael Henoch (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Randall Hawes, Jeffrey Zook, Sharon Sparrow, Kevin Good (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Albert Blaser (Cleveland State University), Brian Bowman (Duquesne University), Timothy McAllister (Crane School of Music, SUNY at Potsdam), Steve Houghton (LA percussion recording artist and clinician), Donald Sinta, Richard Beene, Bryan Kennedy, Debra Chodacki, Fritz Kaenzig (University of Michigan), Kristin Beene (Toledo Symphony Orchestra), and Jean Moorehead Libs (Plymouth Symphony Orchestra). Professional studio backgrounds capture the rich diversity of American music culture with a repertoire of American, Latin American, African, European, and Far Eastern styles. Music of other times includes 12th-century conductus, 15th-century Dance of the Bouffons, 16th-century French branle, 18th- and 19th-century folk songs and dances, 1940s and '50s jazz, blues, and rock-and-roll. The repertoire and recorded contexts are motivating, informative, and entirely musical. Every song includes text, providing information about phrasing, rhythm, style, affect, emotion, history, and culture. A unique Rhythmic Pattern Dictionary allows students to "look it up" and "listen up." An individualized format allows students to progress at different rates with a "theme and-variation" format. Ear training and improvisation are integral parts of the lesson format.
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educator Band symphony orchestra conductor
Wright, Alfred George James was born on June 23, 1916 in London. Arrived in the United States, 1923, naturalized, 1936. Son of Alfred Francis and Elizabeth (Chapman) Wright.
Bachelor, University Miami, 1937. Master of Education, University Miami, 1947. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Troy State University, 1980.
Director music, Miami Senior High School, 1938-1954;professor, head department bands, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1954-1985;founder, conductor, United States College Wind Band Tours, since 1971. President International Music Tours, Inc. Vice president, executive secretary Music Tour Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc.
Director pre-race pageant Indianapolis 500 Mile Automobile Race, 1957-1982. Member of advisory county Performing Arts Abroad, since 1972. Chairman North America Band Dirs.
Coordinating Commission, 1974-1975, National H.S. Honors Band, 1975-1976, 77-. Jury World Music Contest, Holland, 1974, 70, 81, 85. Board directors 500 Festival Associations, 1961-1981.
Founder, Chairman, Board Of Directors Hall of Fame Distinguished Band Condrs. President All American Hall of Fame Band Foundation. Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer John Philip Sousa Memorial Foundation, since 1979.
(Fifty-five titles including: C Jam Blues * Caravan * Ch...)
(This super collection of more than 150 photos is one that...)
(16 page book, contents: First Game Show....Anderson Count...)
(This major band method by James O. Froseth has it all: A...)
(This major band method by James O. Froseth has it all: A...)
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Member board advisors International Music Festivals, 1989. Board director World Association Wind Bands and Ensembles Foundation, 1991-1994. Member National Band Association (founder, president 1960-1963, honorary life president 1973), College Band Director National Association, American School Band Director National Association, Japan Marching Band Association (honorary board director 1971-1977), Big Ten Band Director Association (president 1977), American Bandmasters Foundation (board director since 1987), American Bandmasters Association (president 1979-1980), elected Honorary Life member, 2003, National Academy Wind and Percussive Arts (founder, chairman 1961-1981), Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi (Distinguished Service award 1981), Phi Beta Museum.
Married Bertha Marie Farmer, August 6, 1938. Children: Adele Marie Wright Needham, Cynthia Elaine Wright Williams. Married Gladys Violet Stone, June 28, 1953.