A fresh and modern setting of this beloved lullaby featuring gentle as well as powerful counterpoint, rich harmony, sweeping woodwind lines, and soaring brass. Beautiful!
This moving hymn has long been a staple in celebrations of life and for comfort in moments of sorrow; this setting is meant as a celebration of the life of a fellow musician and composer. The impassioned
This wonderful opportunity for expressive playing begins with percussion in a music-box lullaby style. Emotional effect is achieved through plenty of dynamic contrast and warm colors attained through
This salute to Americana is a gorgeous ballad based on several folk songs about rivers. Flowing lyrical lines, rich harmonic language, and sonorous chorale scoring drive this composition to a wonderful peak
Inspired by the shimmering night sky in northern latitudes, this picturesque number paints a glorious astral nightscape. Listeners are taken on a journey that starts with quiet sounds as a single star
A beautiful lyrical piece that holds the listener's engagement from beginning to end. Excellent orchestrations explore a wide variety of colors while careful scoring creates peaks and valleys that bring out
The title aptly describes this genuinely exquisite work for band. While not technically challenging, this music requires control of tone, intonation, and harmonic sensitivity.
This delicate work begins with piano and horn and slowly builds to a triumphant and hopeful tone. It is an exploration of tone color just as much as it is melodic structure and dynamic impact. A muted
Original melodies are used to capture the essence of beautiful Celtic folk songs. This ballad is lush, richly scored, and contains beautiful countermelodies that are every bit as beautiful as the main
A beautiful musical message of gratitude alternates between moments of vulnerability and powerful passages that reflect comfort and trust. Soaring phrases combine with ever-changing chordal progressions,
Dedicated to the memory of the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, this respectful piece pays tribute with solemn sounds of rising and falling melodic lines that create
This heartfelt lyrical work is dedicated to all first responders who paid the ultimate price to keep others safe. Excellent scoring uses rich sonorities and haunting harmonic progressions to underscore a
Written in 1873, this is one of the best-known choral works of composer, organist and teacher Josef Rheinberger. Displaying an exceptional lyric quality and utilizing a full range of dynamic contrast, this
Awaken vivid memories with stirring melodies and lush harmonies that create a cinematic landscape in which your mind can wander. With solos for clarinet, alto sax, and trumpet, this is a wonderful
The beautiful English/Irish folk song Kathleen Mavourneen is the basis for this expressive and moving ballad. The lyric quality of the melody is further enhanced by the warm harmonies and rich
"Suite for the Heroes Among Us" is a musical tribute to the everyday heroes that dedicate their lives to the care and protection of us all. This movement is dedicated to the medical professionals that care
This beautifully expressive composition is loosely based on an old Irish air. The beautiful motifs and interesting harmonic progressions enhance the melodic fragments for a sensitive musical expression that
Originally written for eight-part mixed chorus as a sort of tone poem, the composer has adapted this profound work to the vibrant colors and textures of the modern concert band. Broad and symphonic in
Explores a multitude of soundscapes and styles as the lyrical melody to Amazing Grace slowly unfolds in this powerful work. Largely original, the music draws heavily on gospel styles
The gentle atmosphere created in this lush, lyrical work gives a moment of repose; a moment to reflect, reminisce, and respire. With evocative and nostalgic harmonies complemented by the tonal qualities of
Deeply powerful and moving, this shining work honors prominent Spanish mystic St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), who said "Prayer is an act of love, words are not needed." The lush chorale-style voicings
This emotionally charged piece was written in memory of an aspiring rock musician. At times nostalgic and triumphant, this work for concert band brings together elements of symphonic and pop music to create