Commissioned by Franklin & Marshall College, this piece captures a sense of sheer joy, festivity, and celebration.
A minimum quantity of 10 is required on this title.
Ahead of All Parting explores the emotions of life, death, and what lies beyond as told through the lush sounds of the harp and the dark, sonorous qualities of the mezzo-soprano and bassoon.
The struggle between major and minor keys in the first movement of Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 is now brilliantly adapted for wind ensemble. Bring your ensemble and audiences an important historical work that's
Using "Alleluia" as the sole text, this piece takes the listener on a journey from a fanfare opening to a reflective middle and a triumphant end. Commissioned by the Orpheus Chamber Singers, this
This piece is a biting and soulful commentary on the horrifying ordinariness of mass shootings in America. Syncopated rhythms and soaring lyrical lines subtly show, rather than tell, the experience of
A minimum quantity of 5 is required on this title.
This concerto for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble is based on the tragedy of the Apollo 1 mission in which a fire swept through the command module during a preflight test on January 27, 1967. All three
Inspired by the ornamental designs found in Arabic and Moorish decoration, the music reflects the florid ornamentation with flowing melodies and motifs that are sinuous, spiraling, and undulating. It seeks
East meets West in this evocative and haunting collection of pieces setting poems by contemporary male Arab poets. Each tells a story of a woman they have known, and each is at a different stage of life. An
In Southern Philippine culture, legend tells of the lion/dragon Arimaonga living in the skies and playfully swallowing the moon. The tradition of the Maranao people was to force the creature to release
Advanced ensembles will appreciate the challenges presented by this piece, which recounts the story of Christ's resurrection from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. The title is a reference to
A dark love poem set against the backdrop of a gloomy autumn day. This lovely college-level work for solo flute with piano explores the full range of the instrument. It maintains a sense of floating
Originally composed for piano four hands, this bagatelle is a lovely and playful work that will test any ensemble! Its highly independent lines and individual difficulty make it perfect for any ensemble
The first word of Psalm 119 is both the first and last word of this music- "Blessed." A cappella and solemn, this piece cannot and should not be rushed. It is relaxed, free and prayerful, and all those who
Beginning with a single-lien chant, the music moves through echoing counterpoint into ever more anxious, short phrases before opening into a gentle waltz that urges us to "see all this light". The poet
Solo for flute. Meditative, improvisational in feel and dynamic. Beautifully expressive piece. Recorded by Jeff Coffin.
Written for The Crossing by their resident composer, this innovative work utilizes improvised tone clusters, striking harmonies, and a variety of textures to convey being bound by labor. The final selection
A true tapestry of color and rhythm that explores the range of each section as well as the concert band as a whole. Based on the popular gospel song This Little Light of Mine, this piece