The bold opening statements that greet the listener are contrasted with lightly textured woodwind responses that immediately captures everyone's attention. As the music draws you in the pace quickens,

Opening with the stately sounds of a brass choir, the stage is set for this majestic and soaring work. Following the solemn introduction, the full ensemble then takes off, lead by a rapidly moving mallet

Mallet percussion, percussion effects, and snapping from the wind players create the sound of a gentle rain as beautiful chords and melodies swell and recede from the wind consort. Written to be accessible

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!

The simple and touching melody of this famous hymn is treated to lush harmonizations and searing emotion. The tune is presented three times, each time becoming more impassioned. Original material between

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

Embodying the idea of being part of something larger than yourself but also valued as a unique individual, this lush work is the perfect choice for developing an expressive style of performance with your

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

The title and inspiration for this moving and powerful work comes from poet Kahlil Gibran's On Children. Like the poem, this composition conveys strong feelings of emptiness, restlessness and

With a melody developed through the use of meter and tone color combinations and changes, students will learn blend and balance while also experiencing an essential part of band performance, the lyrical

As the title implies, this setting vividly portrays a tranquil sunrise in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Providing many teaching moments for technique and musicianship, the creative writing

This programmatic composition, inspired by ghost stories, musically tells the story of a missing 19th-century woman who is searched for every night by villagers. Using exposed instrumental lines, a

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