Richard Byrd

Canción del Pájaro for trumpet and piano is based on a traditional fandango---a lively Spanish or Portuguese couples dance in triple meter. This work is fun to perform, enjoyable to hear, and is ideal...

This composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtaposed with an enchanting lyrical theme and mixed meter transitions interspersed throughout. This energetic composition is fun to perform and...

Jubilation is an expansion on Rich Bird's original work Euphoric Dance for clarinet quartet. Melodically it exudes a lydian-flavor throughout the piece and builds to a climactic and glorious original...

Exultation is an adaptation of an earlier work by the composer entitled 'Euphoric Dance,' which was written for brass quintet. This energetic composition mirrors the joyous dance-like character of 'Eu...

Great American Fanfare was commissioned by the 2012 Great American Brass Band Festival to celebrate and salute one of America's most renowned performers, Vincent DiMartino, on the occasion of his reti...