Paul Arma

This masterwork was commissioned by Earl Benson and the Medalist Band of Bloomington, Minnesota, in commemoration of the band's 20th anniversary. A natural concert opener, this substantial work is jub...

This masterwork was commissioned by Earl Benson and the Medalist Band of Bloomington, Minnesota, in commemoration of the band's 20th anniversary. A natural concert opener, this substantial work is jub...

The contrasting movements are entitled Prologue, Burlesque, Soliloquy, and Circus.

The contrasting movements are entitled Prologue, Burlesque, Soliloquy, and Circus.

Rich chromatic harmonies contrast a buoyant fugal subject

Rich chromatic harmonies contrast a buoyant fugal subject

The spirit of the text and simplicity of the melody inspired this work, which explores the meaning of the different verses of the different verses of the spiritual Kum Be Yah . By employing contrastin...

A flurry of excitement containing beautiful flowing melodies, brilliant harmonies, and masterful scoring. A fantastic concert piece!

A flurry of excitement containing beautiful flowing melodies, brilliant harmonies, and masterful scoring. A fantastic concert piece!

The first song is a spirited dance using meter changes and hand claps. The second is a soulful love song.

The first song is a spirited dance using meter changes and hand claps. The second is a soulful love song.

Memorable melodies and expert writing are the hallmarks of John Zdechlik's music. A brief fanfare opens the piece followed by a spritely scalar motive and a chorale-like melody. After the rubato secti...

Memorable melodies and expert writing are the hallmarks of John Zdechlik's music. A brief fanfare opens the piece followed by a spritely scalar motive and a chorale-like melody. After the rubato secti...

Composer John Zdechlik gives us another fantastic composition in Windsong. This moving, reflective piece features his signature chorale style, and flowing melodic lines. Expressive and nuanced playing...

Divided into three distinct sections, Romance begins in a quiet chorale style. The first contrasting section is introduced dramatically with thrilling woodwinds accented by brass and percussion sectio...

Divided into three distinct sections, Romance begins in a quiet chorale style. The first contrasting section is introduced dramatically with thrilling woodwinds accented by brass and percussion sectio...

This original composition presents the popular love song Love Me Tender in a peppy two-step minstrel tune, a lighthearted Scottish dance, a somber serious statement of the theme, a musical conflict re...

This original composition presents the popular love song Love Me Tender in a peppy two-step minstrel tune, a lighthearted Scottish dance, a somber serious statement of the theme, a musical conflict re...

This four movement suite covers a wide variety of styles and moods. The Intrada treats sections of the band antiphonally; Lake Washington is impressionistic; Gallop is lighthearted and March is set in...

Intermezzo is one section of a three movement work. The entire work is entitled Prelude, Intermezzo and Passacaglia. The Intermezzo is a lighthearted movement cast in rondo form. The bouncy rondo them...

Intermezzo is one section of a three movement work. The entire work is entitled Prelude, Intermezzo and Passacaglia. The Intermezzo is a lighthearted movement cast in rondo form. The bouncy rondo them...

Prelude is one section of a three movement work. The entire work is entitled Prelude, Intermezzo and Passcaglia. Prelude is a warm and gentle piece. It has a free flowing rubato feelings, and is cast...

Prelude is one section of a three movement work. The entire work is entitled Prelude, Intermezzo and Passcaglia. Prelude is a warm and gentle piece. It has a free flowing rubato feelings, and is cast...

The medieval Latin carol In Dulci Jublio forms the basis for this creative set of variations. John Zdelchik masterfully weaves this famous theme through many moods and guises, giving every member of t...