Recording:
Dallas Winds and Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony Dr. Nicholas Williams, Conductor |
Mach 10: Fanfare for Brass and Percussion was selected asa winner of the 2016-2017 Dallas Winds' Fanfare Composition Contest and was premiered on January 24, 2017 by the Dallas Wind Symphony and Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Nicholas Williams at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, TX. This exhilarating and cinematic fanfare is sure to start your concert off with a bang!
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Recording:
TECHnically Brass Ensemble Andrew E. Lawson, Director |
Written for Andrew's senior recital at Tennessee Tech University, Upon New Horizons was premiered by the TECHnically Brass Ensemble under the direction of Andrew Lawson. The piece is scored for standard brass choir instrumentation with the addition of an optional contrabassoon part. Upon New Horizons captures the mystery and excitement of the transitions and new experiences of life in two contrasting themes, sure to stir up your sense of adventure!
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Be Thou My Vision is a traditional Christian hymn of Irish origin. Its text, translated into English by Eleanor Hull in 1912, is often attributed to six-century poet Dallán Forgaill, and the music to which these words are set is a traditional Irish folk tune called Slane. From the rich lyrics, to the hauntingly beautiful melody, this hymn has been one of my personal favorites for many years. This arrangement for brass quintet was commissioned by two dear friends of mine, Fernando and Rebecca Rosales, and was performed during their wedding ceremony.
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A rousing fanfare for brass and percussion, this work was the winner of the prestigious Dallas Winds Fanfare Competition 2019.
Written in honor of the 1,177 crewman killed among the battleship USS Arizona, For Uncommon Valor is inspired by the story of the brave men, women, and children who witnessed, fought, and endured the tragic events of December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor, and across the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. The story of Pearl Harbor, however, does not end with a sunken battleship, or a defeated nation. A mighty nation, 'the sleeping giant', awoke to face the challenge at hand and claim victory for those who could not claim it for themselves. The uncommon valor displayed by the men and women of the Pacific Fleet brought forth the greatest fighting force ever seen and put on display for all to see, the strength and resilience of the American people.' |
This work was the winner of the prestigious Dallas Winds Fanfare Competition 2020.
So We Meet Again is inspired by the great re-uniting of friends and family, teachers and students, and colleagues and coworkers as we work to move past the COVID-19 pandemic. As we gather, there is great joy expressed in smiles, cheers, laughter, and tears of joy as humanity comes together once again. Throughout the fanfare you will hear a grand, majestic introduction followed by a bright, joyous flourish! Soon arrives a joyous chorale, ever rising until we return to the original themes. |
Irish Folk Suite is a three movement work comprised of both original melodic material and 6 traditional Irish folk songs borrowed from George Petrie's "The Petrie Collection of the Ancient Music of Ireland", which was first published in 1855. While many of these folk songs do not have a recorded name and are simply numbered in the collection, the listener may hear references to two songs made famous by composer Percy Grainger, Molly on the Shore and Temple Hill.
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