John 14

Adelphia is dedicated to W. Francis McBeth, and is built on a simple motif upon which the rest of the piece evolves. Appropriate for contest or festival, this piece will be a favorite of bands and

Titled after a passenger train that served both the U.S. and Canada, this piece depicts the sounds and imagery of a classic passenger train. Colorful and rhythmic percussion parts are coupled with

A spirited country dance with a catchy melody and plenty of lively sixteenth-note and syncopated rhythms. All sections enjoy interesting parts. Violin 2 briefly shifts into third position at the end. Sure

Famous for his compositions for viola da gamba, Marin Marais later transcribed the old tune Les Folies d'Espagne

A fast, energetic, fanfare march with hints of melodic material from Bigelow's Our Director and a few snippets of the composer's previous works.

Beginning with a lovely melody, the music reflects the beautiful scenery that can be seen by the rivers, creeks, and woodland areas of a rustic countryside. A faster celebratory section follows, exhibiting

The composer was inspired to write this work after frequent visits to Gruene, Texas. Located in the Hill Country, this town is a popular tourist attraction. The Guadalupe River runs through the town where