Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

In 1946, George Walker was still doing graduate work at the Curtis Institute when he composed Lyric for Strings, which would prove over the coming decades to become one of the most performed and

Inspired by the Great Lakes region, this cinematic work will be a highlight of your next performance! Beginning with gentle melodies, this work evokes the mood of a waterscape at dawn. It then picks up into

This longingly beautiful rendition of the well-known hymn tune uses lyrical motion and powerful climactic moments to make a bold statement, begging performers and audiences alike to ponder and reflect long

Serving as the capstone for a larger work, this arrangement takes the original and applies it to ensembles at any level. Either on its own or performed after Selections from Das Jahr, this work,

Light, warm, whimsical, imaginative, wonderous - the beautiful writing of this original piece is irresistable. The gorgeous orchestrations and lush scoring capture all the feelings of innocence and wonder

This reflective piece takes the main theme through the various stages of grief. Written to honor the memory of two young clarinet players, the clarinet section is prominently featured.