The Keystone Wind Ensemble

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About the Ensemble
The Keystone Wind Ensemble is a concert band comprised of approximately 50 woodwind, brass and percussion players, under the direction of Jack Stamp. The Keystone Wind Ensemble is sponsored by Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and all members have a direct affiliation with the university as alumni, students, faculty or administrators. The ensemble, created in 1992, was formed for the express purpose of recording new and more traditional works from the concert band repertoire for national release on compact disc. Reviews of these recordings have been uniformly enthusiastic.

Over the Past 18 years, the Keystone Wind Ensemble has recorded 21 compact discs for professional and educational purposes. They have performed at the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles conference, held at The University of Cincinnati in the summer of 2009. In the spring of 2009, they performed at the International Trumpet Guild conference, held at Messiah College. They have also performed twice at the College Band Directors National Association conference, held at The University of North Texas in 2001, and at The Pennsylvania State University in 1998.

Through their annual CD releases, which are all recorded on the I.U.P. campus, the ensemble has attracted a national following. What makes this group distinctive, apart from the high performance level, is that this ensemble is truly one of a kind. No other university in the United States can boast of an ensemble such as this - and especially one that reaches the highest professional standards.

CD Reviews

	Fanfare Magazine: "The sound is excellent...this recording has the virtue of sounding like an excellent concert recording without the disadvantages of a real concert. The group plays with precise intonation and ensemble, able to tackle tricky rhythms and keep dense textures clear. The recording is, in terms of production/performance values, probably a must for every U.S. band director."	David Diamond, Composer: "Recorded music, I once thought, could never achieve the wonder of live sound. But in these superb performances of my works, the richness, width and depth of sound remove all the limitations I felt existed in the past. I am more than pleased. I have finally heard these pieces as I heard them in my mind's ears. I congratulate the engineer profusely."
	American Record Guide: "Excellent...The performance could not be bettered...the recorded sound is demonstrated quality. This is a terrific release that deserves a wide audience." Audio Magazine: "...the ensemble plays with great assurance. The recorded sound is revealing and awesome."	ElusiveDisc.com: "Citadel recordings were recorded with minimal mikes and special equipment by noted engineer Bruce Leek and are performed by The Keystone Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jack Stamp. Audiophiles who cherish the late '50s and early '60s Mercury Living Presence LPs of The Eastman Wind Ensemble conducted by Frederic Fennell will know (or want to know) about this similar block-buster series - all digitally recorded in 20 or 24 bit!"

Members of the Ensemble

Dr. Jack Stamp, the founder and conductor of the Keystone Wind Ensemble, is Professor of Music and Conductor of Bands at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate conducting. Dr. Stamp received his Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master's in Percussion Performance from East Carolina University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Conducting from Michigan State University where he studied with Eugene Migliaro Corporon.

RECORDING PRODUCER
Bradley Genevro - Harrisburg, PA

RECORDING ENGINEER
Bruce Leek - San Diego, CA

	PICCOLO	TRUMPET
	Erin Holsinger - McKeesport, PA	Kevin Eisensmith - Indiana, PA
		William Stowman - Harrisburg, PA
	FLUTE	David Ferguson - Indiana, PA
	Terese Wacker - Indiana, PA	Josh Hillard - Altoona, PA
	Erin Holsinger - McKeesport, PA	Dave Wygonick - Indiana, PA
	Keith Hanlon - Richmond, VA	George Wozniak - Virginia Beach, VA
	Angela Sollenberger - Indiana, PA
	Ashley Shank - Marion Center, PA	FRENCH HORN
		Jack Scandrett - Indiana, PA
	OBOE	Jason Allison - Pittsburgh, PA
	Stephanie Caulder - Indiana, PA	Dennis Emert - Pittsburgh, PA
	Kate Olsen - Indiana, PA	Hugh Whaley - Maysville, NC
	Kirstin Gordon - Lancaster, PA	Kevin McElheny - Waynesboro, PA
		Katye Clogg - Indiana, PA
	BASSOON
	Jason Worzbyt - Sarver, PA	TROMBONE
	Lynn Moncilovich - Denton, TX	Christian Dickinson - Indiana, PA
	David Borst - Indiana, PA	Jonathan Burnett - Beaver, PA
		Dennis Cramer - Kittaning, PA
	E-FLAT CLARINET	Rob Keith - Indiana, PA
	David Martynuik - Indiana, PA
		EUPHONIUM
	CLARINET	Geoff Durbin - Denton, TX
	Cheryl Cifelli - Joplin, MO	Christian Zembower - Johnson City, TN
	David Martynuik - Indiana, PA	Gail Glass - Chester Springs, PA
	Douglas Bish - Indiana, PA
	Jolanda Estes - Columbus, OH	TUBA
	John Kuehn - Lucerne Mines, PA	Zach Collins - Indiana, PA
	Timberly Kazmarek - Green Bay, WI	Gary Bird - Spring Valley, WI
	Donell Kingan - Indiana, PA	Justin Beish - Fort Worth, TX
	Nora Knott - Harrisburg, PA	Christopher Bird - Cedar Rapids, IA
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	BASS CLARINET	STRING BASS
	Wayne Ligas - Indiana, PA	Irvin Kauffman - Pittsburgh, PA
	Andrew Gross - Lititz, PA

		PERCUSSION
	ALTO SAXOPHONE	Michael Kingan - Indiana, PA
	Keith Young - Indiana, PA	Ron Horner - Somerset, PA
	Mike Menzietti - Pittsburgh, PA	Steve Barton - Midlothian, VA
		Mike Vatavuk - Hooversville, PA
	TENOR SAXOPHONE	Greg Alico - Lewisburg, PA
	Jeff Steiner - Charleston, IL	Brandon Kelly - Denton, TX
		Mark Surovchak - Belle Vernon, PA
	BARITONE SAXOPHONE	Brian Tychinski - Greensburg, PA
	W. Roy Mitchell - Corry, PA	Christopher Wengert - Indiana, PA
	Jennifer Shuty - Johnstown, PA	Rob Reams - Lower Burrell, PA
		Jeff Senley - Phoenixville, PA

Compact Disc Recordings (Click on album cover to purchase)

	Grace and Glory - The Music of Jack Stamp Recorded in 2011
	Tempo Di Bourgeois - Arrangements and Transcriptions conducted by Colonel John Bourgeois Recorded in 2010
	Performance at the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference Live Recording from 2009
	The Composer's Voice: Wind Music of Robert Washburn including interview Recorded in 1995 and 2008
	The Essential Jack Stamp and the Keystone Wind Ensemble Compilation disc recorded between 1993 and 2008
	Leroy Anderson: The Phantom Regiment and Other Tales Recorded in 2008
	The Composer's Voice: Band Music of Ron Nelson including interview Recorded in 2007
	The Composer's Voice: Band Music of Alfred Reed including interview Recorded in 2006
	The Composer's Voice: Band Music of William Schuman including interview Recorded in 2005
	The Composer's Voice: Band Music of H. Owen Reed including interview Recorded in 2004
	The Composer's Voice: Band Music of Norman Dello Joio including interview Recorded in 2003
	Teaching Music Through Performance in Band - Vol. 1, Grade 4 Recorded in 2002
	Out of the Depths: Music by African American Composers Recorded in 2002
	Cloudsplitter: Music Composed & Conducted by Jack Stamp Recorded in 1999
	Cornerstones of the British Band Repertoire Recorded in 1999
	Pageant: American Music for Symphonic Bands Recorded in 1997
	Dello Joio: Songs of Abelard and Other World Premieres Recorded in 1997
	Wind Visions: The Music of Samuel Adler Recorded in 1996
	Divertimento: Wind Music of American Composers Recorded in 1995
	Celebrations Recorded in 1995
	Night Fantasy: The Music of Robert Ward Recorded in 1994
	Past The Equinox: The Music of Jack Stamp Recorded in 1993