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About Wind Sounds
Doug Shands
Wind Sounds is the brainchild of longtime volunteer and member Douglass Shands. During recent years Shands heard a desire expressed for more wind ensemble music on KMFA. Upon exploring the idea with station staff for a program comprised entirely of wind music, he discovered a plethora of music transcribed for winds. In fact, some pieces of music were originally written for winds then later made popular in orchestral versions.
“Most classical music listeners and even musicians don’t know that much about wind music, but there’s a lot of good material out there,” says Shands. “We’ll have everything from Handel to 21st Century compositions written for winds. I hope Wind Sounds listeners take away a newfound appreciation for wind music.”
KMFA’s General Manager, Jack Allen, said, “We’re pleased to see the genesis of a new programming idea come directly from our supporting community. This enhances the fact that KMFA is oriented to innovative programming that reflects the needs of the community, as well as education and good public service.”
Wind Sounds is produced locally in the studios of KMFA by Douglass Shands and Philip Pollack, and hosted by long-time KMFA afternoon announcer Rich Upton. Wind Sounds can be heard on KMFA Saturday afternoons at 5 pm.
About Doug Shands
Wind music has been a part of Doug Shands' life since the 6th grade when he began playing French horn in the school marching band. Since then music and has been influential throughout his life. Doug lives with his wife in Austin, Texas and spends his summers in Colorado.