WIND BAND COMPOSITIONS (A - H)
A Soldier’s Poem: I have a rendezvous….. (unpublished)
AirLink (2008, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by PMEA for the 2008 All-State Concert Band
Commissioned by PMEA for the 2008 All-State Concert Band
Aloft! (1997, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the ACC Heritage of America Band, Captain Larry Lang, conductor
Commissioned by the ACC Heritage of America Band, Captain Larry Lang, conductor
Antithigram (1977, published 1988 by Manhattan Beach Music)
Appelooza (2017, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the Appleton North High School Band, James Thaldorf, director.
It features a prominent electric bass part throughout.
Commissioned by the Appleton North High School Band, James Thaldorf, director.
It features a prominent electric bass part throughout.
Aubrey Fanfare (1995, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Written for Eugene Corporon and the University of North Texas Wind Symphony
Written for Eugene Corporon and the University of North Texas Wind Symphony
As If Morning Might Arrive (1994, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by Bands of America for their 1994 Honors Band
Commissioned by Bands of America for their 1994 Honors Band
Bandancing (2003, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the national offices of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma
Commissioned by the national offices of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma
Beau Monde (2020) A setting of “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Commissioned by Jeff Doebler and the Michigan City Municipal Band
Commissioned by Jeff Doebler and the Michigan City Municipal Band
Be Thou My Vision (Chorale Prelude) (1994, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Written for the Arkansas State University Wind Ensemble, Dr. Thomas O'Neal, conductor and Ms. Pat Ellison
and the Springdale H. S. Band (Arkansas)
Written for the Arkansas State University Wind Ensemble, Dr. Thomas O'Neal, conductor and Ms. Pat Ellison
and the Springdale H. S. Band (Arkansas)
Branching Out (2017, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.) Commission for the Minnesota Junior Winds, a membership ensemble located in the Twin Cities and conducted by Charles Weiss.
Canticle (1984, published 1994 by Daehn Publications)
Written for the Enloe High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble, David Rockefeller, conductor
Written for the Enloe High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble, David Rockefeller, conductor
Canticle: Voce Cadentes (Falling Voices)
for chorus, strings, band, and narrator
(2011, Available from the composer)
Written to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 disaster. Libretto by Anna George Meek.
for chorus, strings, band, and narrator
(2011, Available from the composer)
Written to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 disaster. Libretto by Anna George Meek.
Celebration Fanfare (1994, published 1996 by G. Schirmer)
Transcription of the final movement of Joan Tower's ballet
Transcription of the final movement of Joan Tower's ballet
Cenotaph Fanfare (published 1992 by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the California State University - Fullerton Bands, Dr. Mitchell Fennell, conducting
Commissioned by the California State University - Fullerton Bands, Dr. Mitchell Fennell, conducting
Cheers! (1995, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the ACC Heritage of America Band, Lt. Col. Lowell Graham, conductor
Commissioned by the ACC Heritage of America Band, Lt. Col. Lowell Graham, conductor
Chorale & Toccata (1993, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the OPCICA
Commissioned by the OPCICA
Claw's Clause (2019, published by KnightWind Music)
Written for Oshkosh West High School (WI).
The town of Oshkosh is named after Chief Oshkosh which means "claw". Thus, the play on words.
Written for Oshkosh West High School (WI).
The town of Oshkosh is named after Chief Oshkosh which means "claw". Thus, the play on words.
Cloudsplitter Fanfare (1999, Published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the United States Air Force Band, Col. Lowell E. Graham, conductor
Commissioned by the United States Air Force Band, Col. Lowell E. Graham, conductor
Danzon (2014, published by Bandworks Publications)
Commissioned by the Concordia College Bands for their high school honor band.
Premiere April 2014 with the composer conducting
Commissioned by the Concordia College Bands for their high school honor band.
Premiere April 2014 with the composer conducting
Divertimento for Trombone and Band (2017, published by Maestro and Fox)
Premiered by the U.S. Army Band, Bruce Tychinski, soloist
Premiered by the U.S. Army Band, Bruce Tychinski, soloist
Divertimento in "F" (1993, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the Louisiana State University Bands, Frank Wickes, conductor
Commissioned by the Louisiana State University Bands, Frank Wickes, conductor
Down East Fanfare (2003, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the Maine Music Educators Association in celebration of the 50th anniversary
of their All-State Band
Commissioned by the Maine Music Educators Association in celebration of the 50th anniversary
of their All-State Band
Elegy & Affirmation (1991, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the Croswell-Lexington (MI) High School Band, Jeffery Ehardt, conductor
Commissioned by the Croswell-Lexington (MI) High School Band, Jeffery Ehardt, conductor
Elegy for English Horn and Wind Ensemble
(1988, published by C. Alan Publications)
(1988, published by C. Alan Publications)
Elegy in Memory of Gerard Schurmann
(2020, published by C. Alan Publications)
Written upon hearing of the death of film composer Gerard Schurmann.
(2020, published by C. Alan Publications)
Written upon hearing of the death of film composer Gerard Schurmann.
Ellacombe Variations (Published by KnightWind Music)
Commissioned by Pinecrest Academy (Cumming, GA) for Len Insalaca and the Pinecrest Wind Symphony.
Premiered April 2017
Commissioned by Pinecrest Academy (Cumming, GA) for Len Insalaca and the Pinecrest Wind Symphony.
Premiered April 2017
Ere the World Began to Be (1996, published by Daehn Publications)
Commissioned by Central Middle School, Waukesha, WI; Laura Kautz Sindberg, conductor
Commissioned by Central Middle School, Waukesha, WI; Laura Kautz Sindberg, conductor
Escapade (2001, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the United States Air Force Band, Col. Lowell E. Graham, conductor
Commissioned by the United States Air Force Band, Col. Lowell E. Graham, conductor
Essay on Yigdal (2020)
Written for Keiron Anderson and the Nottingham Wind Orchestra, England
Written for Keiron Anderson and the Nottingham Wind Orchestra, England
Fanfare for a New Era (1995, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by and written for Lt. Col. Lowell E. Graham and the United States Air Force Band
Commissioned by and written for Lt. Col. Lowell E. Graham and the United States Air Force Band
Fanfare for the Great Hall (1992, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Written for Kenneth G. Bloomquist in honor of the Michigan State faculty
Written for Kenneth G. Bloomquist in honor of the Michigan State faculty
Fanfare Furiosity (2016, Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Written as a gift to Dr. Brad Genevro on assuming the duties of the Director of Bands at University of Texas - El Paso
Written as a gift to Dr. Brad Genevro on assuming the duties of the Director of Bands at University of Texas - El Paso
Fanfare Sinfonia (1998, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the Phi Mu Alpha chapter at California State University-Stanislaus, Dr. Edward Harris, conductor
Commissioned by the Phi Mu Alpha chapter at California State University-Stanislaus, Dr. Edward Harris, conductor
Fanfare, Song and Fugue (2006, published by Masters Music)
Young band work premiered by the Connellsville Jr. High East band, Chris Hornick, conductor.
Young band work premiered by the Connellsville Jr. High East band, Chris Hornick, conductor.
FireFlight (previous title Moltre's Dance) (2010, published by Maestro and Fox)
Commissioned by Lansing High School Band (KS) in memory of Jake Walkup.
Commissioned by Lansing High School Band (KS) in memory of Jake Walkup.
First Coast Faze (2019, published by Neil Kjos Music Co)
Commissioned by the First Coast Wind Symphony of Jacksonville, FL with Artie Clifton conducting
Commissioned by the First Coast Wind Symphony of Jacksonville, FL with Artie Clifton conducting
Five Contrasts (1981, 1995 published by Counterpoint)
Commissioned by the Southport Jr. High Band, Steve Skillman, conductor
Commissioned by the Southport Jr. High Band, Steve Skillman, conductor
Five Songs from The Hills
Foundation Cubed (2014)
Fountain Creek Fanfare (2017, Published by C. Alan Publications)
Commissioned by the 2018 Colorado Spring All-City High School Band
Commissioned by the 2018 Colorado Spring All-City High School Band
Four Maryland Songs for Soprano and Band (1995, published by C. Alan Publications)
Written for the University of Maryland Bands in celebration of John Wakefield's 30 years
Written for the University of Maryland Bands in celebration of John Wakefield's 30 years
From Concrete to Cobblestone (1996; rev. 2020) – manuscript
Commissioned by the United States Army Brass Band, Capt. Timothy Holtan, conductor. Premiered at
Gettysburg College, spring of 1997. A five movement suite based upon my impressions of England.
Commissioned by the United States Army Brass Band, Capt. Timothy Holtan, conductor. Premiered at
Gettysburg College, spring of 1997. A five movement suite based upon my impressions of England.
Gavorkna Fanfare (1991, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Written for Eugene Corporon and the Cincinnati College/Conservatory of Music Wind Symphony
Written for Eugene Corporon and the Cincinnati College/Conservatory of Music Wind Symphony
Handsel Overture (2019, manuscript) – written for the Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Postponed premiere date was May 9, 2020 at Selby Abby (UK).
Held Still in Quick of Grace (1998, published by Neil Kjos Music Co.)
Commissioned by the Eastern Division of the N.C. Bandmasters Association
Commissioned by the Eastern Division of the N.C. Bandmasters Association
Harnett County Celebration (1984, 1995 published by Counterpoint Publ.)
Hymn to Dunblane: In Memoriam John Wacker (2015)