The title refers to the region that includes most of the southern half of the state of Louisiana, and the music reflects the Cajun culture and heritage that is prominent in that area. Composed in three

A concert work that incorporates electronic sounds that help to add to and extend the sound colors of the band instrumentation. The electronics include digitally altered piano sounds, percussive metallic

For symphonic winds & percussion. First printing. Oversized full score.

Original version. Absolutely fascinating! The composer has created a work that combines his love of jazz and the blues with his own contemporary style. Although there is a strong allusion to the blues and a

This is the updated version of Frank Ticheli's wildly popular Blue Shades. The composer has created a work that combines his love of jazz and the blues with his own contemporary style. Although

This delightful and bubbling work is an exuberant dance that exudes expressive feelings of unbridled joy. Even the broad and sustained song melody is supported by playfully crisp rhythmic figures reflective

The title tells it all: it is a mostly fast, joyful work with a slow, poignant middle section. This selection is a prize-winner in the Frank Ticheli composition contest.

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.