Works by Jim Beckel have been recorded on the following CD's.

VOYAGES

The DePauw University Band recorded Symphony for Band with Craig Par¨¦ conducting.

More information about DePauw CDs and sound clips can be found at http://www.depauw.edu/music/ensembles/band/cdproject.asp.

glass bead

The Alabama Wind Ensemble, conducted by Kenneth Ozzello & Randall Coleman, recorded The Glass Bead Game, with Charles Snead on solo horn.  It may be purchased at the following link:
http://www.amazon.com/Univ-Alabama-Wind-Ensemble-Glass/dp/B004V3IS6A

 

The Spirit of Ellis Island

The United States Air Force Band of Liberty recorded Gardens of Stone.  This CD may not be purchased, but may be borrowed from your public library.  http://www.bandofliberty.af.mil/recordings/index.asp.

"The USAF Band of Liberty brought home two awards from the 55th Annual Air Force Media Contest. The work Gardens of Stone by James Beckel took home first prize for Outstanding Recording of a Single Work."

"Lest We Forget . . ."

Ronald Demke and the Allentown Band recorded Liberty for All on their "Lest We Forget . . . " patriotic album.  More information about this and other recordings may be found by visiting this website and clicking on 'Recordings'.  http://www.allentownband.com/

Starsplitter

The DePauw University Band conducted by Craig Par¨¦ recorded Music for Winds, Piano, and Percussion.  More information about DePauw CDs and sound clips can be found at http://www.depauw.edu/music/ensembles/band/cdproject.asp.

Texas Horns

The combined horn sections of the Dallas and Houston symphony orchestras recorded Portraits of the American West on this CD with Crystal Records.  It was released in 2008 on CD774.

Holiday  Traditions

The USAF Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Colonel Dennis M. Layendecker, Commander and Music Director, recorded A Christmas Fanfare on their 2007 holiday CD.   Link to their page.

With every leaf a miracle

Kent Leslie recorded Primitive Modern for horn and recorded sounds.   The work was commissioned by Kent.

Copies of this CD may be purchased by contacting

Hard Cor Music, Inc.
4811 E. 64th St.
Indianapolis, IN  46220

Americana . . .
The Dream Comes Alive

The Virginia Symphony recorded Liberty for All in 2006 under the direction of JoAnn Falletta, Music Director.

Perspectives: Sound & Rhythm
Velvet Brown, Tuba

Velvet Brown recorded Concerto for Tuba and Percussion in 2003 with Crystal Records.

CALL TO DUTY

The United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC recorded Liberty for All with Colonel Finley Hamilton conducting and Brigadier General Vincent K. Brooks narrating.

GREGORY HUSTIS, HORN

Greg Hustis recorded The Glass Bead Game with the Dallas Philharmonia conducted by Paul Clifford Phillips on Crystal Records CD773.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY - Glad Tidings

A Christmas Fanfare for orchestra, performed by the Houston Symphony Orchestra and recorded in 2004, Michael Krajewski, conductor.

I N D I A N A P O L I S Symphony O R C H E S T R A -
          Yuletide Celebration

A Christmas Fanfare for orchestra, performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and recorded in 2004, conducted by Jack Everly.

The United States Coast Guard Band                             Holiday Fanfare

Lieutenant Kenneth W. Megan directed the Coast Guard Band in 
A Christmas Fanfare.

LIBERTY FOR ALL!

The United States Coast Guard recorded Liberty for All with Lewis J. Buckley, Director and special guest Merlin Olson narrating.

Always Ready 

Altissimo included the United States Coast Guard Band recording of The American Dream on this CD.

TOCCATA FESTIVA - DEPAUW UNIVERSITY BAND

Make a Joyful Noise for band and Toccata Festiva, an arrangement for band and organ of a Samuel Barber piece.   This CD was recorded in 2004 by the DePauw University Band and was conducted by  Craig Par¨¦.

Reflections © 1966 A Keynote Brass Production

Freedom's Hope for Brass Quintet   

Americana - The United States Coast Guard Band

This CD was directed by Commander Lewis J. Buckley  and features Walter Cronkite narrating Lincoln Portrait.

American Dream for Band   

Christmas Joy - Chamber Brass Choir

This CD features Christmas music performed by brass instruments.  It was released in 1994 under the direction of Thomas Akins.  It is available in many fine stores and at museums and concert halls in Indianapolis or it can be purchased directly from Mr. Akins by contacting him at takins@indy.rr.com

A Christmas Fanfare for Brass Choir

Christmas Medley for Brass Septet

The Glass Bead Game - Kent L. Leslie - Horn

This CD was released by Hard Cor Music, Inc. ® in 1998 ©.  Performers on Jim's piece, in addition to Kent Leslie, are Thomas Harvey, percussion; Sheryll McManus, piano; and Wendy Muston, harp.

The Glass Bead Game for Horn, Piano, Percussion, and Harp

Copies of this CD may be purchased by contacting

Hard Cor Music, Inc.
4811 E. 64th St.
Indianapolis, IN  46220

AIRS & DANCES

This CD was produced by the DePauw University Band department under the direction of Craig Par¨¦.

The Glass Bead Game for horn and band, performed by the DePauw Band and Richard Graef.

More information about DePauw CDs and sound clips can be found at http://www.depauw.edu/music/ensembles/band/cdproject.asp.

SHADOWS OF ETERNITY

This CD was recorded at Kresge Auditorium on the DePauw University campus by Bruce Leek.

The American Dream for band, performed by the Depauw University Band, with Craig Par¨¦, director.