Four descriptive movements for 10-piece brass ensemble based on the stunning vista of the Agawa Canyon north of Lake Superior as captured by artists of Canada’s ‘Group of Seven’ painters. Commissioned for the 2017 NABBA Championships by Rita Arendz and ‘A Little Wind Music’.
Island Songsmith highlights “DK’s” gift for melody in this setting of three of his best-known songs; Where is the cross?, If we walk in the light, and If you would be my disciple.
Part country and part gospel, this story-tellin’ song uses vignettes from St. Paul’s story to build a context around personal prayer directed on behalf of others.
Imagine how stunning it would be to receive an angelic visitor extolling one’s name! Imagine how humbling to know that one’s life was going to be used profoundly in bringing salvation to the people!
If you’re mounting the whole ensemble, this FULL SCORE gives you a commanding view of everything that’s going on and takes the guess work out of rehearsing with the instrumentalists.
It takes, as its premise, the story of the Magi following the star from distant lands to Jerusalem and ultimately the Jesus child. Then the fun begins.
A slightly beefed up final cadence makes this perfect for open-air venues or sports events where the last moments of ‘the anthem’ are often lost or drowned by an exuberant crowd of spectators.
Definitely theatrical, almost Broadway in feel, requiring the vocalist to change character at a moment’s notice. An unusual approach, but offers high impact if the occasion warrants.
