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Of Dust and Eternal is inspired by the Christmas hymn, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly. The hymn tune is based on a Polish 13th-century folk tune (entitled, W Zobie Lezy) and adds an ascending harmonic sequence in the third line that perfectly captures the rising hope of the Christmas season.

Written for string orchestra and optional harp, this arrangement adds original compositional sections based on tiny fragments of the hymn tune. Four-part independent writing interlaces these motifs to create a fabric of cannon and counterpoint that broadens the original tonal harmonies and textures. Beginning with a simple exposition of the hymn, this seasonal work builds and expands into a journey of wonder and anticipation. The piece closes with a crescendo and modulation into a reprise of the hymn  a glorious celebration of the miraculous Infant's birth and His promise.

Of Dust and Eternal

String Orchestra Score & Parts

The Wexford Carol is a traditional Irish hymn likely composed in the 12th century. Although its magnetic melody is less known outside of the song's homeland, its old-world folk charm captivates hearts upon first hearing. The refrain wanders through Ionian, Mixolydian and Dorian modes, beautifully combining the introspection and hopefulness of the Christmas season. This arrangement is in Theme and Variations form and navigates through an Irish air style violin solo and a series of short wind solos to establish the melody. Variations include a brass chorale, decorative tutti sections, and a build into a broad celebrative climax with large, powerful Copland-esque harmonies.

Wexford Carol

Full Orchestra Score & Parts

This original show is based on the story-arch of the phoenix -- an immortal bird from Greek mythology that is transformed following a fiery death into victorious new life. Many analogies of this archetype make this compositional work perfect for stories of struggle, death, and overcoming (e.g., an unlikely hero's tale, war, wildfires, violent volcanoes). Whether a natural disaster or personal travail, all of us can identify with this narrative -- facing and overcoming adversity with personal transformation and achievement.

The show opens with a peaceful but industrious theme led by mallets and high woodwinds. With a warning heralded from the piccolo, everything changes, and an ominous theme is introduced by the low brass. This theme gradually builds in dread until a violent climax of destruction (e.g., death). Following the disaster, quietly the theme is restated as a mournful bugle call featuring solo trumpet. A new hope rises in the second movement which begins with a melancholy theme featured on solo Flugelhorn. This theme grows in strength and ambition until it breaks into celebration with the opening industrious theme recapitulated in a major key. The show concludes with a triumphant brass fanfare declaring a victorious transformation and achievement over death and destruction.

Score and parts include an optional thematic 16 bar warm-up prelude.

Up From Ashes

Marching Band Score & Parts

Born from visions of enchanted forests and streams of sunlight, this neoclassical-style string orchestra piece ushers us through a journey of mystical beauty and dark shadows. 

I am inspired by trail hiking through state parks and wilderness. Standing at a trailhead, my mind floods with expectations. Sunshine speckling the forest floor, trees whispering in waves like an ocean shore, and wildlife preoccupied with its next meal. I take comfort in familiar, well-worn trails. Yet, at times faint pathways call me to adventure. The light and shade fill me with wonder in one moment, and suspense in another.

This concert work represents our encounters with sunshine and shadows, promise and poignancy, hope and despair. The exposition of the main theme portrays hope and confidence in the journey. As our pilgrimage takes a less-traveled path, new themes emerge. They intertwine as we contend with the shadows. Finally, we reach a new vista. The main theme returns transformed into a major key brimming with wonder and resolve. 

All of us are wanderers. I hope this concert work inspires you to bravely take the lesser-known pathways that make you feel more alive. Pursue your dreams and conquer the dark shadows along the way.

Wildwood

<p>The tune of Gesu Bambino reflects a Latin-root folk charm with its simple compound rhythms and harmonic sensibilities. This Theme and Variations arrangement adds some surprises including a brass chorale, playful woodwind flourishes, and joyful call-and-response refrains. As with the original version, the chorus is played in counterpoint with the traditional tune, Adeste Fideles (Oh Come Let Us Adore Him), making this carol the perfect celebrative addition to any holiday program.</p>

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