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Conversations with creators and organizers of the arts scene in West Michigan, hosted by Cara Lieurance

Concert preview: An all-John Williams program by the Academy Street Winds

 John Williams conducting at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009
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John Williams conducting at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009

The Academy Street Winds, a town-and-gown ensemble of over 50 members based at Kalamazoo College, will present a free 60 minute program of music by the celebrated film composer John Williams. Dr. Tom Evans, who leads the group, talks to Cara Lieurance about the music on the program and the composer’s importance to generations of filmgoers.

Cara Lieurance is the local host of NPR's All Things Considered on 1021 WMUK and covers local arts & culture on Let's Hear It on 89.9 Classical WMUK weekday mornings at 10 - 11 am.