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An American Elegy' is, above all, an expression of hope. It was composed in memory of those who lost their lives at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, and to honor the survivors. It is offered a...

Program Notes POSTCARD was commissioned by my friend, colleague, and former mentor, H. Robert Reynolds, in memory of his mother, Ethel Virginia Curry. He requested that I compose not an elegy commemor...

An American Elegy' is, above all, an expression of hope. It was composed in memory of those who lost their lives at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, and to honor the survivors. It is offered a...

Immerse yourself in a world of profound emotional depth and understated elegance: With "Rest", renowned publisher Manhattan Beach Music presents a truly moving masterpiece for modern concert band. Thi...

A'bracadabra' was composed in the summer of 2004, and was orchestrated the following November during a residency at the MacDowell Colony. The piece is dedicated to my son, and is at once playful and s...

Composer's Notes Portrait of a Clown is in ABA form surrounded by an eight-bar introduction and coda: Introduction (beginning at measure '1') A (beginning at rehearsal letter 'A') B (beginning at rehe...

An American Elegy' is, above all, an expression of hope. It was composed in memory of those who lost their lives at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, and to honor the survivors. It is offered a...

Experience a monumental masterpiece for concert band with "Angels in the Architecture", published by the renowned Manhattan Beach Music. This extraordinary work captivates both musicians and audiences...

the price of the set includes one oversize (11'x14') conductor score.

Background In 1992 I composed a concerto for traditional jazz band and orchestra, 'Playing' 'With' 'Fire', for the Jim Cullum Jazz Band and the San Antonio Symphony. That work was composed as a celebr...

Experience a thrilling and explosive concert band masterpiece with "Vesuvius", published by Manhattan Beach Music! Inspired by the untamed natural power of the legendary volcano and the dramatic fate...

Suitable for high school, community, and college bands, 10 1/2 minutes duration, Grade 4.

Suitable for high school, community, and college bands, 10 1/2 minutes duration, Grade 4.

Immerse yourself in a world of emotional depth and sonic beauty with "Rest", published by the renowned Manhattan Beach Music. This impressive work for concert band touches musicians and audiences alik...