The title AMBER SKY was suggested by the sometimes subtle, sometimes dramatic sunsets visible from my studio windows. I attempted to depict both types in this lyrical, elegiac work.

AMBER SKY was commissioned by the Utah Music Educators Association, and is dedicated to my wife, Jeanne.

The title AMBER SKY was suggested by the sometimes subtle, sometimes dramatic sunsets visible from my studio windows. I attempted to depict both types in this lyrical, elegiac work.

AMBER SKY...

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Commissioned by the Ronald Reagan High School Band and Texas A&M University, and premiered at the 2018 Midwest Clinic. The work is based on three 17th century German chorales. Recording is by the Texas A&M Wind Symphony conducted by Timothy Rhea.

Commissioned by the Ronald Reagan High School Band and Texas A&M University, and premiered at the 2018 Midwest Clinic. The work is based on three 17th century German chorales. Recording is by...

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This work--in the New Orleans brass band, second line tradition--is similar in style to the composer's J'ai été au bal, but not as long or as difficult. 

Commissioned by the Sandia High School Wind Ensemble (Albuquerque, NM), Tyler North, conductor.

This work--in the New Orleans brass band, second line tradition--is similar in style to the composer's J'ai été au bal, but not as long or as difficult. 

Commissioned by the Sandia High...

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Commissioned by the Cedar Park Wind Ensemble, Christopher Yee, conductor, for premiere at the 2017 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.

Commissioned by the Cedar Park Wind Ensemble, Christopher Yee, conductor, for premiere at the 2017 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.

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Commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association for its Small Bands Program.  Click "View Details" to hear a You Tube recording.

Commissioned by the College Band Directors National Association for its Small Bands Program.  Click "View Details" to hear a You Tube recording.

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Available as Rental
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Commissioned in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Midwest Clinic and in honor of Richard Crain. Premiered by the U. S. Marine Band, LTC Jason Fettig, conductor, at the 2016 Midwest Clinic.

Recorded by the Marine Band on Mark Records.
Look for a forthcoming recording by The North Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Corporon, conductor.

Commissioned in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Midwest Clinic and in honor of Richard Crain. Premiered by the U. S. Marine Band, LTC Jason Fettig, conductor, at the 2016 Midwest...

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Available as Rental
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Commissioned by the Big Spring, TX High School Band, Rocky Harris, conductor.

This work incorporates J. S. Bach's double canon on "In Dulci Jubilo"from one of his chorale preludes on that tune.

Commissioned by the Big Spring, TX High School Band, Rocky Harris, conductor.

This work incorporates J. S. Bach's double canon on "In Dulci Jubilo"from one of his chorale preludes on that...

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$300 for first performance;
$100 for each additional performance. Contact piquant@piquantpress.com

Commissioned by The Victoria Bach Festival.

Based on Psalm 23 and Psalm 100 from The Bay Psalm Book.

Commissioned by The Victoria Bach Festival.

Based on Psalm 23 and Psalm 100 from The Bay Psalm Book.

Based on Mark Twain's prose poem THE WAR PRAYER.

Commissioned by Texas Performing Arts with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Based on Mark Twain's prose poem THE WAR PRAYER.

Commissioned by Texas Performing Arts with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Commissioned by Texas Performing Arts for the University of Texas Woodwind Quintet.

Commissioned by Texas Performing Arts for the University of Texas Woodwind Quintet.