March 30, 2009 by John Ericson
Archived under: Events, Technology & Digital Culture | Horn ensemble, Wagner tuba, Workshops & Symposiums
Video: Bohemian Rhapsody at the 2009 SEHW
A few weekends ago I was at the 2009 Southeast Horn Workshop, and now Bohemian Rhapsody from the final concert has made it on YouTube! An all-star ensemble with Jeff Nelsen on first horn (I am on the bottom part, the Wagner tuba at the far left in the back row in front of the drum set) and Roger Kaza conducting. Enjoy!
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