Manhattan Beach Music

Fantasia Nova 'is a suite comprising two concert marches and a slow, middle movement that derives its themes from both marches. 'Ragtime '(composed in early September, 1978) is a 'new from old' sort o...

PROGRAM NOTE Festival in Russia is a transcription for concert band of Anatoli Liadov's dazzling orchestral work, 'Polonaise (Op. 49). 'Written at the turn of the century, its energetic dance rhythms...

Frank Ticheli Composition Contest Winner

Fortress was composed in 1988 and received its premiere performance by the Batawagama Youth Camp Band in Iron County, Michigan, Donald Schleicher, conductor, on June 25, 1988. Special thanks to Donald...

Fortress was composed in 1988 and received its premiere performance by the Batawagama Youth Camp Band in Iron County, Michigan, Donald Schleicher, conductor, on June 25, 1988. Special thanks to Donald...

Inspired by the natural beauty of my immediate surroundings and by my concerns about the environmental future of our planet, I composed GAIAN VISIONS in July of 1990 during a residency at the MacDowel...

Inspired by the natural beauty of my immediate surroundings and by my concerns about the environmental future of our planet, I composed GAIAN VISIONS in July of 1990 during a residency at the MacDowel...

Frank Ticheli Composition Contest Winner

Composed in June 1973, 'The Headless Horseman 'was first performed in July 1973 by the Manasquan (New Jersey) Summer School Concert Band. The score was subsequently revised and engraved in 1980 under...

Composed in June 1973, 'The Headless Horseman 'was first performed in July 1973 by the Manasquan (New Jersey) Summer School Concert Band. The score was subsequently revised and engraved in 1980 under...

Above all, 'Joy 'is an expression of its namesake: simple, unabashed joy. A boisterous, uninhibited quality is implied in the music, not only at climactic moments, but also by the frequent presence of...

Joy Revisited was commissioned by the Longmont High School Band, David Merrill and Darryl Abrahamson, directors. This commission was made possible by the diligent fundraising efforts of our students,...

Joy Revisited was commissioned by the Longmont High School Band, David Merrill and Darryl Abrahamson, directors. This commission was made possible by the diligent fundraising efforts of our students,...

Knights of the Round Table!' The words alone evoke images of the majesty and grandeur of King Arthur's Court, whose trusted band of loyal knights protected ladies and damsels, honored and fought for k...

Knights of the Round Table!' The words alone evoke images of the majesty and grandeur of King Arthur's Court, whose trusted band of loyal knights protected ladies and damsels, honored and fought for k...