Chiara Di Vivona

Striking arrangements of 12 beloved carols, by respected composer/conductor William Himes. Written in only six parts, this flexible series can be played by almost any instrumentation you have in your...

A marvelous suite! The bright, cheerful opening will engage the entire audience from the first measure. Movement 1 is based on El Tortillero (The Tortilla Vendor), and is very creatively scored includ...

Neben fünf originalen Themen hat William Himes in diese festliche Ouvertüre auch das Kirchenlied Old Hundreth (Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow) verwoben. Zunächst bruchstückhaft präsent, erkl...

Neben fünf originalen Themen hat William Himes in diese festliche Ouvertüre auch das Kirchenlied Old Hundreth (Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow) verwoben. Zunächst bruchstückhaft präsent, erkl...

Who but William Himes could have composed this one? Filled with humor, pathos, excitement and surprise, LIFE DANCES is a brilliant and rhythmic overture for the adventurous band. The dauntless contemp...

A creed is a statement of belief. This piece, while not literally programmatic, seeks to convey a sense of affirmation and trust, ideals considered to be the basis of humanity. The result is music whi...

This Overture is set in ABA concert form. The A section is an energetic 4/4 march, set off by the contrasting 3/4 B section. Once again, the composer shows his ability to write very musically for youn...

A Christmas Portrait is a medley centered around three nativity scene carols, and is cleverly intertwined with bits of other familiar carols. The first carol, 'O Come, Little Children,' is a favorite...