Original Concert Works

This medium level full orchestra piece explores three tableaus of human/equestrian collaboration: one dignified and martial, a second festive and light hearted, and a third tranquil and thoughtful. Although

Prolific and influential, many call William Grant Still the "Dean of African American composers" and it's not hard to see why. The first African-American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, the

"Yet" is little cinematic piece for symphony orchestra with harp. You may imagine a journey, flowers and beautiful landscapes. Maybe there is love in the air.

Commissioned by the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee.

The third movement from "Krisanna's Colors," this delightful and energetic selection for concert and festival performance is scored here for full orchestra. The piece is inspired by a terminally ill child's

The inspiration behind this cinematic work for full orchestra comes from a quote: "The difference between a question and wonder is that with wonder, we are not looking for an answer." Musically explore the

This wonderful and very authentic arrangement of Rob Roy distills the greatest of the melodies and gives shape to the form. An excellent choice for community and collegiate programming,

Hope is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson was written in 1861 and first published in 1891. The text presents hope as a quality that shines even throughout adversity and that only hope can

Prayers in Villafranche for full orchestra relives a sanctified moment listening to a pair of worshipers singing a polyphonic chant in the empty Collegiale Notre-Dame-des-Marais, heard by

Centuries-old sea shanties made the drudgery and monotony of a sailor's work more tolerable. Sung on the decks of merchant, fishing, and whaling ships, these often colorful songs have become an important

"Aethelinda" is Welsh for "dragon." This programmatic piece invokes the energy and power of a great winged beast as it awakens from its slumber to wreak havoc on the countryside. Opening with a low

This dynamic concert opener can also be used for graduations or other ceremonial events that evoke the atmosphere of a stately processional. Based on both the concept of the Olympic games and the Olympians

Endless sonic colors communicate a joyful celebration of life and the bright and deep shades that enhance our world. This full orchestra setting seeks to find vitality and strength while exploring concepts