Wind & rhythm

Wind & Rhythm is a distinguished radio program and podcast dedicated to showcasing the rich and diverse world of wind band music. Radio stations around the globe focus on orchestral classical music while Wind & Rhythm features performances by top wind ensembles, insightful interviews with musicians and composers, and curated selections that highlight the artistry and breadth of wind band repertoire. Wind & Rhythm aims to educate, inspire, and entertain listeners by bringing the finest wind band music to a global audience, fostering a deeper appreciation for this vibrant musical genre. Wind & Rhythm is syndicated in over 25 markets nationwide and available on demand.

For more information, visit the official Wind & Rhythm website.

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Program Director - David Lawrence

David Lawrence is the current host of Wind & Rhythm having taken over from the founder of Wind & Rhythm, Doug Brown, after his passing in 2018.  David’s full time gig, though, is teaching music, biology, leadership, and STEM at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. 

David also directs the Blaskapelle, or wind band, of the German-American Society of Tulsa which plays at a variety of venues in Tulsa and the surrounding area, including Tulsa’s famous Oktoberfest.  His main instrument is the euphonium, and David can be seen playing with a variety of local ensembles including the Tulsa Winds.  

David holds a BA from Southern Methodist University where he played in the marching band and in the university wind ensemble under Howard Dunn.  Additionally, he earned a medical doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.  David also writes and arranges music and is the composer of the Wind and Rhythm theme, “Fanfare for Doug.”

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