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Floyd Slotterback recalls Dave Brubeck's visit to NMU for "Earth is Our Mother"

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Kurt Hauswirth
Published April 15, 2024 at 3:40 PM EDT
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Score cover to Dave Brubeck's "Earth Is Our Mother"
Dave Brubeck

Interview with former Marquette Choral Society director Floyd Slotterback

Kurt Hauswirth spoke with former Marquette Choral Society director Floyd Slotterback about his experience working with Dave Brubeck for the commission of Earth is Our Mother in 1992.

This interview was originally broadcasted as a part of the Peninsula Performances program on April 6th, 2018.

Visit Dave Brubeck's website for more information.

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Kurt Hauswirth
Kurt lives in Marquette with his family and can’t imagine living anywhere else. He loves music, games, running, being near water, and a fine cold brew coffee.
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