These folksongs date back hundreds of years and this setting preserves the bright, upbeat spirit of the original melodies. Three movements represent a different folk tune: Movement 1 County
For concert band. First printing. Commissioned for the Baylor University Wind Ensemble in memory and celebration of Laura Onwudinanti and Jack Stewart. Premiered in February 2020. Includes program notes.
The night has always been a dark and mysterious time, represented by this work for concert band. The melodies are syncopated, the harmonies exotic, and the energy ever-growing. Out of this, an urban setting
The glow of a quiet and starlit night opens this tranquil work with lightly scored melodic lines floating amid the gentle tolling of far off bells. The music then unfolds as it easily weaves its way through