Jesse Ayers
Jesse Ayers



"The Passion of John Brown is a total knock-out. On a purely visceral level it is magnificent." —Christopher Wilkins, Music Director, Akron Symphony Orchestra
"Jericho is absolutely stunning: tremendously effective, with a relentless sense of creative drive."
—Les Marsden, conductor, Mariposa Symphony
WINNER 2011 AMERICAN PRIZE for ORCHESTRAL COMPOSITION
Orchestra and narrator. Surround-sound. 19 min. 3333 (or 2222) 4431 timp+3 pno hp strings
The life of controversial abolitionist John Brown. Terrorist or freedom fighter? Sinner or saint?
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"An amazing work, beautifully paced and orchestrated. I love it." —David Daniels, conductor
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Mezzo-Soprano and Orchestra. 36 minutes.
A surround-sound concert story with audience participation
Score $75 Vocal-piano score $25 Parts rental ORDER/QUESTION
Rahab is fantastic! Absolutely incredible!"—Dr. Jeffrey Scott Doebler
"Stunning work!! Bravo to you. Great music and great story. Amazing."—Dr. Richard Fischer
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Excerpt 1, Cynthia Skelley Wohlschlager, mezzo
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Orchestra. 25 min, 3 mvts. 3333 (EH opt), 4331, timp+3, pno, women's voices (optional), strings
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"I have conducted this work on several occasions and it always blows the audience away."—Jeffrey Doebler
I. The Incantations of the Prophets of Baal II. The Prayer of Elijah III. The Fire of the Living God
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Orchestra. 2 minutes. 2222 4331 3 perc strings
"Your fanfare is fabulous...a great way to start off a program with lots of energy."—Philip Sarabura, conductor
Also available for concert band, brass choir, or brass+organ.
Score $15 Parts $75 e-Parts $40 PURCHASE/QUESTION
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Orchestra. 9 minutes. 3333 (EH opt), 4331, timp+3, pno, women's voices (optional), strings
Surround-sound. The 3rd movement of ...and they gathered on Mount Carmel.
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"Fantastic piece! The hit of our tour. Bravo!" —Dr. Richard Fischer
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Orchestra. 7.5 minutes. 3333 (EH opt), 4331, timp+3, pno, strings
The first movement of ...and they gathered on Mount Carmel.
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Orchestra. 16 minutes. 3333 4431 3 or 6 perc (2 versions) hp pno strings
A surround-sound theater piece with narration and unorthodox audience participation.
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"JERICHO is absolutely stunning: tremendously effective.”—Les Marsden, conductor
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Solo euphoum (or horn) with orchestra. 8 min. 2002 4330 3perc pno str
Surround-sound. Entire movement is a euphonium (or horn) solo with striking special effects accompaniment.
The 2nd movement of ...and they gathered on Mount Carmel.
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Orchestra. 3 minutes. 2200 4331 timp+1 strings
An expression of the anguish and disbelief we all felt on September 11.
"Shock and awe"—David Holsinger, conductor and composer
Score $15 Parts $75 e-Parts $40 PURCHASE/QUESTION
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Orchestra with optional chorus. 8.5 minutes. 2,2,3,3 (bs cl & contrabsn optional) 4331 timp+3 hp strings
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"Imaginative scoring ... a marvelous work ... highly recommended." —Jonathan Willis, conductor
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