Timothy Broege

Pilgrim Traveler

Skillfully combining four distinctive melodies from the early-American 'shape-note' hymnal The Sacred Harp, Timothy Broege has created a wonderful single-movement setting for band that includes many moods and styles. 'Pilgrim' and 'Traveler' form the principal themes of the piece and undergo a series of variations. 'Aylesbury' and 'Jefferson' are used as transitional melodies and are combined with the other two as the music becomes increasingly complex and contrapuntal. From tender and serene to bold and stark, this inventive work makes an impressive statement.