The formula for this creative work is no secret! Start with a darkly mysterious opening and then add some spirited percussion and lively wind parts of moderate...
All Creatures of Our God & King is an exceptional work based upon the well-known hymn tune of the same name. Both musical and sonorous, the composer...
An excellent choice for concerts and festivals, Americana! is an accessible (and fun) addition to any program. A tribute to community bands in America, this...
Depicting a famous battle between Custer and a Cheyenne Indian village, Battle of Washita captures the anguish of the conflict. A haunting saxophone solo calls...
for Concert Band
Originally written for orchestra, the musical material for The Black Sea also works well in a concert band setting. Running eighth notes...
This stately march, with chorale section, was inspired by English brass band traditions and has moments of power and beauty. The main theme is borrowed from...
Imagine those winged stone sculptures adorning a castle coming to life to ward off the evil spirits of the world. Enjoy the soaring & sinister flight of...
After a brief canonic opening introducing the primary theme, Gateway Overture moves into a quick march-like statement with the backdrop of a full percussion...
The Illuminations of Hildegard von Bingen were paintings of her mystical visions in which she saw the human being as a representation of the entire universe....
from 'Grouse Creek Symphony'
Extracted from Gackstatter's a larger work, Grouse Creek Symphony, based on landscape art of the vast central plains of America,...