Set in three movements, The Arrival Suite is a lovely duet for flute & marimba that uses ambitious themes & uncertain harmony to depict the expectation...
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...
Most marches reserve the instrumental “fireworks” for the trio interlude – also known as the “break-up” or “dog-fight” strain. In Battle Royal – composed in...
Daydreams features several memorable melodic lines and an overarching A-B-A structure that provides harmonic depth as well. The addition of active hand drum...
Echo Falls features cascades of rhythms and exciting counterpoint to depict an underground waterfall. Fell the echoes of the water flowing and trickling down...
Written to reinforce light dynamics and delicate articulations, composer Robert Thurston has created a great piece that has all the quirky and masterful...
Down the Street • By the River • At the Fair
Homestead Suite suggests three excursions short distances away from the “old home place”, each expressing a...
Hypnos will surround you in an unfamiliar world. As expected from the title, the music portrays a hypnotic character. Allow your attention to drift with and...
Scotland's Isle of Skye is known for its breathtaking landscapes and ancient mythology. This five-movement suite adopts characteristics found within the land...
