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Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" (Adults)

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This presentation by John Dorhauer will focus on Pink Floyd's album, "Wish You Were Here," released in 1975.

Released in 1975, Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here is a reflection of the musical and personal development of Pink Floyd’s first decade as a band. Over 50 years later, the album is regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Find out how Pink Floyd’s first several albums led to the creation of Wish You Were Here and take a deep dive into its timeless songs.

John Dorhauer is a composer who embraces and enjoys a wide variety of styles, and this diversity is reflected in his compositions. Aside from composition activities, John maintains a vigorous schedule as both an educator and a performer. He has had adjunct faculty positions at Chicago College of Performing Arts, Elmhurst University, and Moraine Valley Community College. As a performer, Dorhauer plays trumpet in several area bands ranging in styles from jazz to rock to Spaghetti Western film scores. 

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