The melodic 5-note title phrase of the classic hymn Blessed Assurance provides the starting point for Robert Thurston’s exuberantly creative riff on a beloved...
Sketches on the Navy Hymn: "Eternal Father, Strong to Save"
Robert Thurston uses the U.S. Navy Hymn, Eternal Father, Strong to Save, as a starting point for...
This celebratory concert work pays tribute to the impulses of human nature. Haunting lyrical sections are contrasted with forceful and aggressive themes...
Written to reinforce light dynamics and delicate articulations, composer Robert Thurston has created a great piece that has all the quirky and masterful...
Songs of Vent are intended as contemporary pedagogical models designed for the intermediate-level performer. The desire is that these pieces will give...
Robert Thurston’s Tower of Inspiration has something of interest for every young performer in your ensemble. A stately fanfare sets up a noble ceremonial march...
Were You There? is a tone poem based on the traditional hymn tune. Tender, flowing themes permeate the work as the rich scoring carries the listener to many...
