This thrilling fantasy showcases how all lives are fantastic journeys. The uplifting spirit of the opening theme (based on a hymn by Haydn) permeates the entire work in various forms, rhythms, and textures.

Unusual and haunting harmonies prevail in this programmatic and educational piece that features many of your woodwind soloists. Scientists believe an asteroid impacted earth millions of years ago causing

This highly programmatic work begins with an original waltz that sets a circus atmosphere. Soon after, the circus has packed up and the train begins to move to its next destination, but trouble looms in the

This highly energetic work in 7/8 is inspired by the beauty of dance and the music that inspires its movements. Moving through a broad range of emotions, textures, and tonal centers, the music has a

This celebratory work was inspired by the Potowatomi Native American people (often translated as "keepers of the fire"). Based on pentatonic scales and descending melodies, the music juxtaposes simple

Having the sound of an epic movie soundtrack, this work was inspired by old collections of children's stories such as Aesop's Fables and Grimm's Fairy Tales. Broad, memorable themes create images that jump

The mere mention of the name Copland suggests American music. Most familiar is his ballet suite "Rodeo," but his film score to the movie "The Red Pony" is just as enjoyably characteristic. "The Red Pony" is