Black (W)Hole is an extraterrestrial introduction to the whole tone scale. Instruments weave in and out of different rhythmic layers that create a very “...
The piece is a celebratory fanfare representing cresting waves, warm ocean breezes, and the flourish of sails along the coastline of Long Beach, California....
Opening with a haunting ostinato passage, Changes in Time builds on the phrase to create an air of intensity and excitement until the very end. While the piece...
Percussion Section Feature
Using a large percussion ensemble as its "soloist", the Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble is a heavy hitter for 9...
Dandy Lions paints the picture of a young cub playing in an open field. Basic ostinatos keep the piece moving forward while a playful melody creates a sense of...
A Dream of Coming Home was created and written for middle school through professional ensembles. Heavily cross-cued, it can be successfully performed with full...
Fast & furious, Bruce Yurko's Intrada for Wind Ensemble is full of excitement with a range of moods and colors. The demented ostinato in the low woodwinds...
Lift is a thrilling & playful joyride of an overture that gives every section of the ensemble their moment in the spotlight. A real tour-de-force that...
Motives & Other Distractions is a challenging yet playful composition. The opening syncopated motive is used throughout to drive the piece dramatically to...
Don’t let the rhythmic simplicity of this piece fool you! This lighthearted work uses group dynamics to help tell its story. From multi-measure swells to one...
