Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the...
(A Senary Quest)
A bold and dynamic piece for the beginning band’s first concert from composer Laura Estes. Drawing from her many years of teaching beginners...
Written for her mom, composer Laura Estes creates a charming and emotional tribute in Changing Currents. As educators, we can apply so much to this work...
Percussion Section Feature
Using a large percussion ensemble as its "soloist", the Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble is a heavy hitter for 9...
Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estres presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival...
Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estes presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival...
A very fresh new march from composer Laura Estes that is tuneful, in standard march form, and has just the right amount of twists to make it different. This...
Composer Laura Estes takes on some challenging subject matter to give us an emotional lyrical work. This is not all slow music, but contains flowing lines...
Fast & furious, Bruce Yurko's Intrada for Wind Ensemble is full of excitement with a range of moods and colors. The demented ostinato in the low woodwinds...
(Surprises in Controversial Time)
Kvetchers (translation: complainers) is a fun and quirky concert march in the style of a musical joke. Wonderfully scored,...
