Instrumentalwerke für Blasorchester

Divertimento in 'F' was commissioned by Louisiana State University Wind Ensemble, Frank Wickers, Director. A work of five contrasting movements, each was written to illustrate a different compositiona...

Stately, stoic, exuberant, and majestic!

Stately, stoic, exuberant, and majestic!

A colorful opener featuring bold harmonies in the brasses and lyrical woodwind lines. Captivating!

A stirring settings, this familiar hymn is transformed through mixed meters concluding with a jubilant statement of the melody.

A stirring settings, this familiar hymn is transformed through mixed meters concluding with a jubilant statement of the melody.

A delightful, upbeat fanfare-fun for students and audience alike!

A delightful, upbeat fanfare-fun for students and audience alike!

A masterful set of variations based on J.S. Bach's Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott.I. Fanfare-ChoraleII. Cantus FirmusIII. RecitativeIV. Fugue

Driving rhythms, changing meters, and dazzling percussion make for a vibrant fanfare!

Driving rhythms, changing meters, and dazzling percussion make for a vibrant fanfare!

In the words of the composer, this tribute to America's favorite pastime features salutes to baseball history 'all loosely woven around two motives from the anthem of the seventh inning stretch 'Take...

In the words of the composer, this tribute to America's favorite pastime features salutes to baseball history 'all loosely woven around two motives from the anthem of the seventh inning stretch 'Take...

Described as a mini-overture by the composer, Fanfare: Sinfonia features contrasting harmonic and contrapuntal sections. The melodic materials of this short (two minute) work is derived from the openi...

The traditional English tune 'Kingsfold' is presented in a beautiful and reflective setting ending with hope and affirmation.

The traditional English tune 'Kingsfold' is presented in a beautiful and reflective setting ending with hope and affirmation.

The sun, the comforter. Sustained tones, ethereal harmonies, and voices flow throughout the piece to create a picturesque image of the spiritual unfolding of a sunset. Beautiful!

A tranquil, expressive composition that finds 'a quiet place to think' away from the hectic pace of modern life.

This concert march with heroic fanfares and contrapuntal writing is brilliantly scored for all instruments.

An exhilarating tribute to the U.S. Air Force. Somber, inspirational tones portray the noble qualities of character and experience, while energetic rhythms depict what a thrill it is to fly!

Dedicated to teachers, parents, neighbors, and all the other unsung heroes of everyday life. This tone poem is quintessential Mahr at its best: woodwind flourishes and flashy fanfares, lyrical melodie...