Richard Byrd

The musical material for 'Sound Reflections' was inspired after a trip to the Grand Canyon. The open voicings of quartal harmonies reflect the canyon's vast expanse. This work is fun to perform, enjoy...

Celebration Fanfare was written for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, a world championship event involving over 60 countries. This composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtapose...

Replete with traditional fanfare figures, rhythmic ostinati, and majestic melodic writing, Emergence Fanfare captures the glory and excitement of new beginnings and boundless possibilities.

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...