Based on the octatonic collection, Awakenings is a glorious work utilizes a tonal system not usually found in young band repertoire. The appeal of an octatonic...
The musical fabric of Ballad for Aisha is woven with a gentle flow, singing lyricism, and the soft timbres of keyboard mallet instruments, all intermingled...
Written in three sections in G major, Barrington is an exuberant piece in an Americana style. There are moments for each section of the orchestra to shine, two...
This work is a humorous set of variations, starting with a tribute to Ravel’s Bolero and including blues, rock, minimalism, in addition to allusions to other...
A relaxed bluesy movement is followed by a quick perpetual motion study. Thought he marimba starts out with a more accompaniment role, it quickly takes its...
A loving portrait of life growing up in the pastoral foothills of Northern California, Colors of Home conveys a warm Americana feeling, featuring beautifully...
Archer's three-movement concerto for solo piano and wind ensemble features brilliant scoring and gorgeous colors throughout, showcasing the versatility of the...
This expansive and mature work details Archer's vision of an "every tubist" traveling through life's up and downs. Scored for a one-on-a-part wind ensemble, it...
The title The Devil's Workshop is based on the two most prominent harmonic components of the work. Tritones were, in ancient times, referred to as the 'devil’s...
The Devil’s Workshop is based on the two most prominent harmonic components of the work. Tritones were, in ancient times, referred to as the ‘devil’s interval...