Celebration by Gao Hong Commissioned /Performed by the President's Own US Marine Band

Celebration for Wind Band by Gao Hong Commissioned /Performed by the President's Own US Marien Band, Conducted by Captain Darren Lin. Live Performance on March 7th, 2024 at the 89th American Bandmasters Association Convention in Washington D.C. Celebration Program Note: In China, we celebrate many festivals each year. In this piece, I incorporate drum solos intertwined with instrumental passages to create joyful rhythms and melodies that capture the festive atmosphere of families gathering together during these celebrations. The slow middle section reflects the people's yearning for peace, prosperity, and happiness. Celebration was commissioned and premiered by the Minnesota Sinfonia, conducted by Jay Fishman, on October 19, 2021, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, MN. This video features the full wind band version commissioned and premiered by the President's Own United States Marine Band. Copyright ©️ 2024 Gao Hong