The first movement is inspired by the music of Sofia Gubaidulina, and her use of ratios in her music. This movement is structured around the golden mean and is split as whole by that ratio. The front section of the movement (the largest division of the mean) is further split by smaller golden ratios five times to allow this movement to develop as a Fibonacci sequence. It is further structured as a mix between a fugue and a fantasia, having a fugue theme that is interrupted by different impromptu section and many style variations. The second movement is a more traditional romantic style with a lot of freedom allowed from the performer. It is inspired by the beautiful colors that the flugelhorn can produce. It is in a traditional ABA form with a small cadenza-esque section in the middle. The third movement is in a traditional rondo format and is inspired by the music of Hindemith with fast moving themes, fast changes in the colors, and tonality. The differing sharp points and lyrical themes of this movement help to contrast the first two movements of the sonata. This movement allows for a fast and exciting ending to the whole sonata.

Orchestration: Flugelhorn and Piano

Difficulty: Advanced

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Modern technology has brought us closer together than ever before in human history, but that same technology can also be a cause of great distraction in our lives. When all our technology is vying for our attention the most valuable thing that we own is where we focus that attention. Focus your attention on what is important to you, focus on what you cherish, focus on what you love, focus on what you want to change. When you get distracted, because we all will, remember to come back and to be kind to yourself, kind to those around you, and to refocus and start again.

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe, 3 Clarinets in B♭, Bass Clarinet in B♭, Bassoon, 2 Alto Saxophone in E♭, Tenor Saxophone in B♭, Baritone Saxophone in E♭, 3 Trumpets in B♭, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (Snare, Medium and Low Toms), Percussion 2 (Bass Drum, Brake Drum), Percussion 3 (Tam Tam, Triangle, Sus. Cymbal), Mallets 1 (Vibraphone, Glockenspiel), Mallets 2 (Crotales, Marimba, Chimes)

Difficulty: Grade 5

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Two Fanfares and a Meditation was written to be three short incidental pieces for brass quintet. They can be played all together in any order or could be played individually.

Orchestration: 2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba

Difficulty: Advanced

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The second edition of Fog has stayed mostly similar to the original version, with standardized orchestration, and some changes in voicings to better fit the instruments. The piece consists of two main sections. The first section from the beginning to m. 80 in g minor, the second from m. 81 to the end in F Major. The whole piece is built entirely off the melody introduced in the first 8 bars. This chorale-like statement is played under everything from the beginning to measure 73. All other melodies and harmonies intertwine with this chorale and build off one another. This represents a fog bank slowly rolling in as the texture keeps getting thicker and thicker. While Fog can represent the literal weather event it is also meant to represent the struggles that we go through daily. The struggle to overcome challenges or as in the case of Fog the struggle to keep going when you feel lost. As this piece builds and builds you feel more lost, you get more stressed and anxious as you have no idea where you are or what is going on. The music, however, keeps moving forward. As it keeps moving forward you realize that this is the secret to getting out of the fog. If you keep moving forward with consistency, confidence, and determination, the fog will eventually clear and better days will be ahead.

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2-Flutes, Oboe, 2-Bassoons, Contrabassoon (optional), 3-Clarinets in B-Flat, Bass Clarinet in B-Flat, Contrabass Clarinet in B-Flat (optional), 2-Alto Saxophones in E-Flat, Tenor Saxophone in B-Flat, Baritone Saxophone in E-Flat, 3-Trumpets in B-Flat, 4-Horns in F, 2-Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonuim, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (Snare Drum), Percussion 2 (Tambourine, Tam-Tam, Bass Drum), Percussion 3 (Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle), Mallets 1 (Xylophone, Glockenspiel), Mallets 2 (Marimba, Chimes), Double Bass

Difficulty: Grade 3

Weather Cycle: Snow, Fog, Rain, Wind

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