Eric Ewazen

The Symphonic Dances were written for Peter Boonshaft, director of the Hofstra University Wind Ensemble, who premiered the work in 2009. The three movements (Gopak, Valse Triste, Barcarolle) are prese...

The Symphonic Dances were written for Peter Boonshaft, director of the Hofstra University Wind Ensemble, who premiered the work in 2009. The three movements (Gopak, Valse Triste, Barcarolle) are prese...

Ewazen seemingly takes inspiration from an endless array of sights; environments; and events. It would be impossible for him to be exposed to the wonder of Angkor Wat and to not distill his impression...

Ewazen seemingly takes inspiration from an endless array of sights; environments; and events. It would be impossible for him to be exposed to the wonder of Angkor Wat and to not distill his impression...

Ewazen seemingly takes inspiration from an endless array of sights; environments; and events. It would be impossible for him to be exposed to the wonder of Angkor Wat and to not distill his impression...

This one moevement work draws its inspiration from medieval and renaissance music. Although the melodies and themes are original creations, the modal harmony, the characterstically energetic rhythms a...

Says Ewazen, The work is scored for two combined ensembles - an 8-part low brass ensemble of trombones, euphoniums, and tubas, and an 8-part percussion ensemble of both mallet and non-pitched percussi...

Western Fanfare' for Brass Quintet is dedicated to the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, California, which commissioned the work in honor ot their fiftieth anniversary celebrations. The fanf...

Western Fanfare' for Brass Quintet is dedicated to the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, California, which commissioned the work in honor ot their fiftieth anniversary celebrations. The fanf...

This work for horn octet is a programmatic work in three movements depicting the awe-inspiring wonder one experiences when viewing the Grand Canyon at different hours of the day. Movements: 1. Midday...

This composition for horn octet describes a story well-known in the Michigan area. In the northeastern corner of Lake Michigan, just off the shore from the giant sand dune, are the North and South Man...

Edward Curtis, the great American photographer, traveled the American West during the early decades of the 20th century, taking literally of tens of thousands of photographs of Native Americans, chron...

Originally written as a wedding gift for mezzo-soprano Cheryl Laser and tenor James Beal, the composer produced this version for solo instruments and piano at the suggestion of trumpeter Chris Gekker...

This three movement work was commissioned by and is dedicated to David Wakefield and Barli Nugent, who premiered the work. The combination of flute, horn and piano produces a chamber music ensemble wi...

A true family affair; Ewazen's Quartet from the Heartland was written to celebrate the retirement of a good friend and long-time band director. The instrumentation reflects those practiced by his wife...