Author: Al

  • An Incredible Life-Changing Experience

    Having a chance to take a trip abroad doesn’t come around very often. Receiving the opportunity to travel with 73 other serious musicians and friends is even rarer. This year, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra will travel to Europe, touring through the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany.

  • GWO Europe, 2010 : The Prelude

    A Chinese philosopher once wrote that the longest trip begins with the first step. For more than a week, after months of preparation by the students and Tour Manager Lisa Westphal, the 73-member Gustavus Wind Orchestra and conductor Douglas Nimmo have been in engaged in daily classes, intensive rehearsals, sectionals and private practice. They are…