Michael Lawrence

In den Orchesterwerken Praevariata und Modificata ging Rautavaara zur Dodekaphonie über. In der Kammermusik ist das erste Werk dieser Periode das Oboenquartett (1957/1964). Es enthält Material, das Ra...

Das 1961 entstandene Konzert zählt zu den Werken, die dem Zeitgeist weniger fröhnen, dafür den klangspezifischen Möglichkeiten des Soloparts und der Streicher Tribut zollen.

Ein fesselndes Werk des Schweizers Schaeuble, der in der Zeit des Umbruchs ein dankbares in Substanz und Form ausgewogenes, nicht allzu schweres Tongemälde schuf.

Ein fesselndes Werk des Schweizers Schaeuble, der in der Zeit des Umbruchs ein dankbares in Substanz und Form ausgewogenes, nicht allzu schweres Tongemälde schuf.

Composer Vogel was inspired to compose this piece for a former student from his Jr. High Orchestra, Aubrey Sacco, who disappeared in 2010 while trekking in Nepal, and as of 2014 still remains missing....

Schaeuble stufte das Werk als 'gut' ein. 'Es sind melodisch, harmonisch und auch satztechnisch sehr schöne Sachen darin enthalten'. Dies gilt besonders für die langsamen Passagen.

This colorful piece represents the search for Sasquatch, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman, Voormi, or Yeti. Whatever the name, stories have persisted from the Arctic to the Himalayas of this ape-like c...

This colorful piece represents the search for Sasquatch, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman, Voormi, or Yeti. Whatever the name, stories have persisted from the Arctic to the Himalayas of this ape-like c...

In Search of Yeti von Kirk Vogel ist ein farbenfrohes Werk, das die Suche nach Sasquatch, Bigfoot, dem Yeti, Voormi oder dem Yeti darstellt. Unabhängig von der Bezeichnung gibt es von der Arktis bis z...

This colorful piece represents the search for Sasquatch, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman, Voormi, or Yeti. Whatever the name, stories have persisted from the Arctic to the Himalayas of this ape-like c...

Set with rhythmic vitality throughout, Sonoran Sunrise by Kirk Vogel, will excite your ensemble and audiences alike. Percussionists will enjoy this piece for the mesmerizing groove, while woodwinds an...

Set with rhythmic vitality throughout, Sonoran Sunrise by Kirk Vogel, will excite your ensemble and audiences alike. Percussionists will enjoy this piece for the mesmerizing groove, while woodwinds an...

Set with rhythmic vitality throughout, Sonoran Sunrise by Kirk Vogel, will excite your ensemble and audiences alike. Percussionists will enjoy this piece for the mesmerizing groove, while woodwinds an...

Set with rhythmic vitality throughout, Sonoran Sunrise by Kirk Vogel, will excite your ensemble and audiences alike. Percussionists will enjoy this piece for the mesmerizing groove, while woodwinds an...

Colorful four movement work descriptive of the life of naturalist John Muir, who founded the Sierra Club and was responsible for setting aside Yosemite as a national park. Movement 1 - YosemiteMovemen...

Colorful band work in four continuous sections Canyon, Plateau, Ruin, and Water, descriptive of one of the US's newest national monuments.

The soaring melodies and spacious harmonies in this well-crafted band work evoke the spirit of the U.S. west. The musical portrait was inspired by a giant rock portal on Colorado's Yampa River.

Written by a Colorado composer who himself is a middle school band director, this work was commissioned by and dedicated to the Franklin Middle School and of Greeley, Colorado. Vogel here displays a v...

Capturing the exotic flavor of an ancient middle-eastern city with the use of minor modes and colorful percussion writing, the composer has crafted a unique and ear-catching new work for young band. T...

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, has intrigued civilizations and cultures around the world for centuries. The title of this engaging band work comes from the ancient Chinese term for the north...