“Near the Tracks” was inspired by the town’s close ties to the railroad going from their community into the city. When the city was just getting its start, the railroad was its connection to the heart of the city.
The three portions of the piece are “Leaving the Station”, “In the City”, and “Heading for Home”.
Commissioned by the Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School Band Parents Association (IL)
Soon to be published by TRN.
“All things…” for concert band, is a setting of the traditional tune “All things bright and beautiful”. The melody, while undergoing quite a few variations…
This beautiful work recreates the sound of a piano with the sustain pedal down. The plaintive sounds of the opening give way to a warm…
“Whirl” is the result of a fun collaborative project with my wife’s 6th grade beginning band in Morton, Illinois. As part of her beginning band…
