Walter Cummings: Partituras medio

A quintessential Western band work that musically describes the settling of the Rocky Mountains, perfect for any concert or festival.

A truly unique musical statement capturing the timeless beauty of a classic sunset.

The composer has created the quintessential western band composition here. Commissioned by the Malta, Montana high school band, the work was written to commemorate the Homestead Act of 1862 and the br...

Bright, up tempo work for this unusual instrumentation.

This serenely surreal compositon employs an open form and fragments of 'The Water is Wide

Exciting work employing contemporary harmonies within a traditional theme and variations format.

This minimalist soundscape recreates a quiet afternoon in the woods of New Hampshire. Three mallet parts create an underlying ostinato with wind parts layered above in expansive melodic lines, and eve...

Commissioned by the Delta, Colorado High School Band, this exciting, tightly-knit work in sonata form is sure to be a favorite of your players and audiences alike.

This rarity in the band literature features an antiphonal set-up and is playable by most Jr. High/Middle School bands. Trumpets and trombones are employed in contrast to the rest of the ensemble in th...

Commissioned by the Colorado Honor band, this is a uniquely compelling arrangement of familiar folk tunes associated with water.

Spacious contemporary work musically descriptive of the Arkansas River's most spectacular canyon.

Under the influence of a desert full moon, a pile of bones comes to life and dances a series of bizarre dances.

Exciting 2 minute fanfare playable by groups with very limited instrumentation.

This very innovative and powerful arrangement can be successfully performed with band alone, or with band and SAB chorus. Its creation was commissioned in memory of the victims of the September 11th t...

Written for the Arkansas Valley Honor band in Southeast Colorado, this musical celebration honors both the Hispanic and Native American heritage of the area in a one-of-a-kind musical portrait.

Commissioned by the Woodland Park, Colorado Middle School Band, this unique work captures both the beauty and excitement of this Rocky Mountain town, as well as the mystery of its deep forests. A uniq...

This piece, commissioned by the Overland Trail Middle School of Brighton, Colorado, tells a musical story of the settling of the west. Unique metrical feature is the use of 12/8 time.

An Appalachian folk tune gone wild! Using an obscure folk melody from the Southeast (Run Boys Run), the composer has created a riotously entertaining sound environment that intertwines his original th...