Paul Cravens

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Concert march in the tradition of Sousa but with some unexpected twists. Begins in a fiery, dramatic mood reminiscent of Kozhevnikov or Shostakovich, and ends with the connotation of a fun day at the fair.

March the Eighteenth

Concert Band Score & Parts

Short, cinematic concert piece brimming with swashbuckling adventure. The
  bold main theme is a great showcase for a strong horn section, while the
  contrasting theme and coda feature the woodwinds.

Full Sails

Full Orchestra Score & Parts

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Brass Quintet

"Benediction" by Paul Cravens is a stirring composition perfect for concert and contest settings. This piece masterfully weaves emotional depth and technical prowess, promising to captivate both performers and audiences alike. Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with this profound musical expression of reverence and solemnity. - 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.

Benediction

Brass Ensemble

Musical portrait of a sunrise, starting from the last gleam of starlight
  in the predawn blue, through the golden hour and into the full light of day.
  This lyrical piece includes nine percussion parts but can also be performed
  with a smaller section.

Daybreak

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Characteristic recital piece for trombone in one movement. Heroic and romantic melodies are supported by lush harmonies to evoke a cinematic sense of adventure.

Sonatina

Trombone Solo with Piano

A dreamer in the doldrums of reality comes face-to-face with a vision of
  a better future. The vision becomes more vivid and powerful, but quickly
  fades as the dreamer is forced to confront reality once again. The choice is
  ours: will we pursue the dream and make it reality?

Daydream of Glory

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A fresh arrangement of the classic hymn for choir and orchestra centering on the story of Christ's birth. The piece features mainly new lyrics in the verses while preserving the melody, as well as an entirely new chorus.

Amazing Grace

SATB Octavo

A majestic, celebratory piece written for trumpet, french horn, and trombone. It begins with original material and transitions into an arrangement of the classic hymn, "Great is Thy Faithfulness". This piece would be appropriate for a recital or religious service.

A Cord of Three Strands

Trumpet, Horn, Trombone Trio

Short, lively recital piece with triumphant fanfares bookending a lyrical
  middle section. This is the original version for three trumpets.

Fanfare and Variations

Trumpet Trio

The dramatic conclusion to Paul Cravens' Symphony No. 1, now available as a standalone piece.

Finale from Symphony No. 1

Five-minute concert work that features the woodwind section. An initial
  clarinet and bassoon duet foreshadows the passionate main theme in the upper
  strings, accompanied by castanets and habanera bass line. An oboe solo begins
  the more tender second theme, soon swelling into the full orchestra. The main
  theme repeats in a more dramatic statement, evoking a sweeping invitation to
  adventure beyond the horizon. The second theme follows again, and the solo
  clarinet quietly closes the piece much as it began.

Into the Sunset

Five-minute concert work for brass ensemble and percussion. The initial
  fanfare transitions into a lyrical second theme, which launches into the
  stormy middle section. Calm emerges from the chaos, rising like the sun to
  the triumphant conclusion. Demo recording is of the orchestral version.

Into the Sunrise

As the last of four movements in Paul Cravens' Second Symphony, the
  Finale evokes the courage and resolve that one feels upon seeing light on the
  horizon after a harrowing journey through dark places.

Finale from Symphony No. 2

A precarious situation gradually spirals out of control (and back again)
  in this short concert work. Furtive ostinatos evolve into a full-orchestra
  frenzy, swelling to a massive crescendo before a coda of pizzicato strings.

Chaos Controlled

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5-minute concert piece that transforms a mysterious four-note motive into a majestic soundscape. Relentless forward motion is powered by a driving ostinato in the keyboard instruments. Great showcase for a large percussion section!

Toward a Dream of Tomorrow

Concert Band Part

A shot of joy and fun, this is a piece ensembles will enjoy practicing and audiences will groove with right away. Suitable as an energetic opener or closer. Instrumentation includes electric guitar and drum set for a modern feel. Written for 12 percussionists but can be played by as few as four.

Bounce!

Concert march in the tradition of Sousa but with some unexpected twists.
  Begins in a fiery, dramatic mood reminiscent of Kozhevnikov or Shostakovich,
  and ends with the connotation of a fun day at the fair.

Four and a half minutes of symphonic rock. Driving rhythms, soaring
  leads, and nimble countermelodies abound in this cosmic adventure for
  orchestra.

First Flight

Programmatic symphony with the theme of finding peace within the chaos of our times. Four movements, including a mysterious Prologue, a blazing Scherzo, a calming Meditation, and a dramatic Finale.

Symphony No. 2

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