Kritische Masse ist ein wissenschaftlicher Begriff, der sich auf die kleinste Menge an spaltbarem Material bezieht, die zur Aufrechterhaltung einer nuklearen Kettenreaktion erforderlich ist. Das Werk...
This piece represents feelings of solitude, loneliness, confidence, determination, and conflict. The central theme's rhythm is built on a sad soul's name, solos for the instrument she played, and her...
Der prägnante Halbtonschritt der phrygischen Skala lässt dieses Eröffnungswerk in melodischer wie harmonischer Hinsicht einzigartig erscheinen. Zudem tragen die energischen Motive in den tiefen Blechb...
A dynamic concert opener or closer cast almost entirely in the Phrygian mode. The half steps that make this scale mode so unique are celebrated both in a melodic and harmonic sense, with aggressive lo...
Mozart's Serenade No. 13 for strings in G Major, K. 525 is commonly referred to as 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,' which stands for 'a little serenade,' but is more familiar to music lovers as 'a little nig...
This exciting work explores musical opposites - long vs. short, soft vs. loud, high vs. low, smooth vs. angular. It will be sure to energize your ensemble on your next concert! (4:00)
Christmas Fanfares was born from the composer's desire to write a lively yet not overly difficult concert opener for his band's holiday program. Initially composed as three separate fanfares-each on a...
Here is a blindingly fast, raucously energetic concert opener that derives its title from the consecutive rising three-note cells that are the building blocks for almost the entire work. However, the...
A rousing concert opener or closer, 'scramble' is intended to aurally depict two characteristics of its title - collecting things together in a disorderly way, and moving quickly with a sense of urgen...