Composed for the 70th birthday of the late composer-conductor Gunther Schuller, this fanfare captures the brilliance and tonal ambiguity of the master's style and includes a challenging passage for two
Chamber opera in 7 scenes. Words (in English) and music by Jack Curtis Dubowsky, based upon Jean Racine's (1639-1699) tragedy Andromaque (1667). Racine took his characters from Greek and Roman stories and
This slow-moving fugue for band allows players and audiences to enjoy the art of expressing slowly over time. Duration: 10 minutes.
The 1818 publication of Francis Johnson's A Collection of New Cotillions marks the first known publication of original music by a black composer in the United States. The short and charming
Commissioned by the MIT Wind Ensemble, Dinner for Four was conceived as a short feature piece for 2 pairs of like instruments performed by teacher-student duos. The premier was performed by two flutes and
Edited by Julian Rushton. For solo viola, small chorus & small orchestra. First printing. Includes preface, sources, textual notes and appendix. Duration: ... view details
Based on a book of the same name with a foreword by Senator John McCain, this opera takes place during the Vietnam War and is based on the moving, true story of Colonel Jim Thompson, America’s
This one-act opera is in part a consolatory work for an era when youth is cut off in its prime, taking place in a mythological setting. Young people wait on a hill distinguished by a somewhat
A children's opera that reimagines the story of Robin Hood, exploring what happens when Robin is unable to save the day and the forest community must look to itself for solutions. There are four main groups
For orchestra. First printing. Commissioned and premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Premiered at Verizon Hall in May, 2015. Orchestral parts are available on rental from the publisher. Duration: ca.
This 3-movement work will showcase every member of the ensemble with its many opportunities to display flowing lyricism, cheeky playfulness and majestic power. 18 minutes