Windependence

The title Passages refers to music's ability to convey people through sonic worlds and interior spaces. Meditative and elusive, yet constantly in motion, this sophisticated selection creates a luminou...

Weaving together currents of inspiration and darkness, this work dramatically portrays a woman whose life was cut short by cancer. A chorale-like theme anchors the music in strength and faith, while a...

Resonant chimes and sonorous chorales lend a somber but inspiring hue to this work, written to memorialize a band director's passing while celebrating the legacy that all teachers leave for their stud...

This moving piece is the lullaby-like concluding aria from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Del Tredici's Final Alice, the fifth of six large works for soprano and orchestra based on Lewis Carrol...

Percy Fletcher was a well-known British composer in the early 1900s and was noted for his pioneering efforts for brass band (efforts that were later taken up by other composers, such as Gustav Holst,...

The explosive and powerful introduction of this piece seamlessly drops off to reveal its genuine Latin spirit. The enchanting melodies and driving rhythms transport the listener to a distant time and...

This intriguing composition, marked by its innovative sounds and haunting orchestration, is a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. The composer's intent was to capture the way Dr. King inspired profound...

A beautifully lyrical piece for wind band, the graceful melodic lines and expressive figures make Tribute a touching addition to any concert. Although playable by younger groups, the full symphonic sc...

As described by the composer, this work 'suggests a person's relation to the Colorado Rockies via a rugged and persistent climb.' Filled with twists and turns, and touches of drama as well as humor, h...

Ritual is the first movement of a three-movement work titled Soundings. This bold and dramatic work stands alone as an impressive symphonic setting, emphasizing the percussion section throughout along...

Following the success of Kathryn Salfelder's Cathedrals (2009), the American Bandmasters Association commissioned her to create this new work for band. Premiered at the 2010 ABA National Convention, C...

Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751) was a prolific Baroque-era composer whose works are now rarely performed. However, he was much admired by J. S. Bach who used examples of Albinoni's music in his teaching,...

The 'cat and mouse chase' has been a part of folklore and popular culture since the time of pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Over the ages, the chase has served as a metaphor for the suspenseful and sometim...