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Phanphare (pronounced like fanfare) is an original composition for euphonium quartet, written for a composition competition in June of 2018. Even though it wasn't selected as a winner, it still displays my compositional style very well. The main theme is fairly simple, accompanied by a rhythmic drone and added on to at various points throughout the composition. It has a driving-feel that is offset by a middle section that is somewhat uncharacteristic of what one might think of about a fanfare. It then returns to the main theme as the piece concludes, with an "uncharacteristic" fanfare ending soft and relaxed, rather than loud and flashy.

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"Liftoff" by Connor R. Sullivan is a soaring classical masterpiece that transports listeners through a journey of ethereal melodies and rich harmonies. This composition promises an exhilarating auditory experience, perfect for invigorating concerts and sophisticated performances. Elevate your repertoire with this timeless orchestral work. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

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Progressions is a piece scored for Euphonium-Tuba Sextet (4-2). It is an exploration of odd harmonic progressions and odd time signature progressions, especially at the end, the most difficult part to execute. It is an exciting yet challenging piece of music.

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"Taking Flight, composed for brass ensemble and percussion, was written for the 10th anniversary of the Kennesaw State University Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center. The music represents the development and the improvements that both Kennesaw State University and the School of Music have made in just a decade. With the addition of the Central Parking Deck (2008), the Commons Dining Hall opening (2009), the soccer/football stadium opening (2010), as well as the inaugural season for the football team and marching band (2015), the university and school of music have made substantial progress in just the last 10 years that has paved a path for excellence for the future of such a high-class institution.
The score implies that not one single instrument or section is more important than another. While some sections may carry a melodic, harmonic, or accompanimental role for a majority of the piece, each aspect of the music is important, and each section has their time to shine, just as no one area of KSU or the School of Music is more important. Each part works together to produce the final product that is, in this case, Taking Flight.
 
The harmonic form of Taking Flight remains mostly consistent, even if it modulates to a different tonal center. This represents the core values of KSU and the School of Music remaining consistent, even during change within the university. The music is a build up from the initial statement of the theme near the beginning until the very end. More and more sections or section groups are given melodic content until near the end when the melody is split up contrapuntally and the entire ensemble isn't in unison until the very last measure, creating an exciting ending at triple-F!"

Taking Flight

Nightfall is a piece scored for euphonium quartet written in June of 2018. It starts off in 7/8 time with staggered entrances of ostinato rhythms that compoundly equal every beat of each measure. The main theme is stair-stepped in a similar way, where instead of adding rhythm, a solo melody is then joined by a duet melody and harmony and then joined by a third voice playing harmony as well. Near the middle of the piece, the melody is played above the accompaniment which changes between 5/8 time and 7/8 time. The piece then wraps up with the statement of the melody and a reprise of the stair-stepped rhythmic and harmonic entrances in both 4/4 time and finally 7/8 time and ends with a double-forte pedal F by the 4th player.

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