Concert and Contest Band Music

This piece was inspired by a documentary on Yellowstone National Park. The energetic character of Old Faithful, the famous geyser, is reflected in the upbeat character of the music. Evocative of the power

This mostly up-tempo overture in ABA form captures the essence of the American West. Brass and percussion dominate the sound palette, including solo trumpet moments and soaring horn lines as well as

This powerful works takes players on an auditory journey that evokes different phases of discovery – scientific and otherwise. Along the way, different sections of the ensemble exchange and develop

The splendor of one of nature's most brilliant displays is captured in this work. After a passing rainstorm, the sun emerges and a rainbow gradually appears, coming together out of the diminishing darkness.

Tell a musical story of an awe-inspiring and dramatic balloon ride. Preparations for the flight are heard and soon the the journey begins, taking off with an uplifting fanfare. The music then breaks

Sweeping music that takes the listener on an exhilarating mountain ascent, complete with invigorating passages as the climb proceeds. There are brief peaceful pauses in the music as if to allow you to catch

This hymn from the mid-1800s has been creatively shaped into a band work that brings out the beauty and lyricism of the melody. The musically shaped phrases are carefully notated in this lyric

Written to depict the beehive of activity of one of the world's largest train stations at rush hour, this exciting piece is reminiscent of other New York-inspired works. Mixed meters and polytonal chords

In Greek Mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and inspiration, as well as the arts and literature. This composition honors Athena's mythological attributes and creates a dramatic musical

Legend is a musical saga of a hero's journey. The work progresses from a pensive, mysterious opening in low woodwinds and journeys through many engaging musical moments using the composer's

Following in the footsteps of his renaissance dance suites, "A Renaissance Festival" and "A Renaissance Revel," the arranger has assembled another sterling collection of renaissance masterpieces for the