Happy October

Every three years, I program Eric Whitacre's lovely band piece, October, for the Wind Ensemble to play on the Fall Concert. Every time I do so, it quickly becomes one of the students' all-time favorite works. I feel like it truly captures the essence of the season as the colors change, the light becomes a little more muted, and nature prepares for the quiet rest of winter. So to celebrate the first day of October, enjoy this recording.

October by ericwhitacre