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Sound Currents

From ice storms to springtime blooms, explore music inspired by trees

By Sascha Groschang,
Laurel Parks, Sam Wisman, Brooke Knoll
Published May 5, 2023 at 1:54 PM CDT
Percussionist and composer John Bacon.
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Percussionist and composer John Bacon.

Honor the majesty and mystery of trees through music with this week's guest: Composer/percussionist John Bacon.

Hosts
Sascha Groschang
Laurel Parks

Guest
John Bacon, composer/percussionist

Program
The Broken Branch Rag
by John Bacon
SUNY Fredonia Percussion Ensemble

Tree Strings
by Jonny Greenwood
Jonny Greenwood

The Evergreen
by Caroline Shaw
Attacca Quartet

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Sound Currents Classical KCclassical musicLocal music
Sascha Groschang
Sascha Groschang is a host for Sound Currents on 91.9 Classical KC.
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Laurel Parks
Laurel Parks is a host for Sound Currents on 91.9 Classical KC.
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Sam Wisman
Sam Wisman is the Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC. Email him at samwisman@classicalkc.org.
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Brooke Knoll
Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.
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