Walter Cummings

Commissioned and premiered by the Centennial Jr. High Band, Montrose, Colorado, this expansive concert band work is descriptive of the world's largest flat-topped mountain. Juxtaposition of triple and...

Written in the style of the hauntingly beautiful music played by the Gamelan orchestras of Indonesia, this exotic composition gives all players melodies within the layered texture. Endorsed by Robert...

This minimalist soundscape recreates a quiet afternoon in the woods of New Hampshire. Three mallet parts create an underlying ostinato with wind parts layered above in expansive melodic lines, and eve...

Commissioned by the Delta, Colorado High School Band, this exciting, tightly-knit work in sonata form is sure to be a favorite of your players and audiences alike.

This introspective work for young band explores new directions in band scoring, and will introduce young players to the pleasures of playing lyrical melodies.

This piece, commissioned by the Overland Trail Middle School of Brighton, Colorado, tells a musical story of the settling of the west. Unique metrical feature is the use of 12/8 time.

This rarity in the band literature features an antiphonal set-up and is playable by most Jr. High/Middle School bands. Trumpets and trombones are employed in contrast to the rest of the ensemble in th...

This piece was written with the intent to feature an accomplished soloist with a school band. The appealing trumpet solo, in three contrasting movements, fits very nicely with the melodically importan...

Commissioned and premiered by the Morey Middle School Band of Denver, the composer used the notes D-E-C (as played by clarinets and trumpets) and the word-paintings of several Morey students to craft...

This soaring overture for younger bands captures the majesty and beauty of southwest Colorado's San Juan mountains.

Commissioned by the Colorado Honor band, this is a uniquely compelling arrangement of familiar folk tunes associated with water.

A quintessential Western band work that musically describes the settling of the Rocky Mountains, perfect for any concert or festival.

Creating sound images of a brilliant rising full moon, the composer has here created a lasting masterpiece for young band. Dark ropes of sound intertwine, rise, and stretch in this unique, very expres...

Spacious contemporary work musically descriptive of the Arkansas River's most spectacular canyon.

Under the influence of a desert full moon, a pile of bones comes to life and dances a series of bizarre dances.

Whimsical musical tale about an unfortunate rattlesnake who takes an unexpected swim.

Gentle musical breezes intertwine with imitative lyrical melodies in this quietly beautiful composition inspired by a walk in the woods.

Stately work with contemporary harmonies and many exquisite scoring touches.

Young players love playing this rock-style piece filled with unexpected rhythmic twists and imaginative harmonies and percussion writing.

This very innovative and powerful arrangement can be successfully performed with band alone, or with band and SAB chorus. Its creation was commissioned in memory of the victims of the September 11th t...

A truly unique musical statement capturing the timeless beauty of a classic sunset.

Written for the Arkansas Valley Honor band in Southeast Colorado, this musical celebration honors both the Hispanic and Native American heritage of the area in a one-of-a-kind musical portrait.

The frenzied days of California's old Rush are captured in this creative musical portrait. Opening with the flowing sounds of the American River, the idyllic scene is punctuated by the moment of disco...

The composer has created the quintessential western band composition here. Commissioned by the Malta, Montana high school band, the work was written to commemorate the Homestead Act of 1862 and the br...

An Appalachian folk tune gone wild! Using an obscure folk melody from the Southeast (Run Boys Run), the composer has created a riotously entertaining sound environment that intertwines his original th...