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Passion of John Brown, The

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?
Score $30     Parts rental     ORDER/QUESTION
"An amazing work, beautifully paced and orchestrated. I love it." —David Daniels, conductor

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Rahab (orchestra)

NEW WORK - JUST COMPLETED
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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Excerpt 2

...and they gathered on Mount Carmel (orchestra)

Orchestra. 25 min, 3 mvts.  3333 (EH opt), 4331, timp+3, pno, women's voices (optional), strings
Score $65     Parts rental     ORDER/QUESTION
"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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Fanfare for Christmas Morning (orchestra)

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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Fire of the Living God, The (orchestra)

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.  
Score $25     Parts rental     ORDER/QUESTION
"Fantastic piece! The hit of our tour. Bravo!" —Dr. Richard Fischer

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Incantations of the Prophets of Baal, The (orchestra)

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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Jericho (orchestra)

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.    
Score $35     Parts rental     Choral books e-license     ORDER/QUESTION
"JERICHO is absolutely stunning: tremendously effective.”—Les Marsden, conductor

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Prayer of Elijah, The (orchestra)

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.
Score $25     Parts rental     Solo part $10      ORDER/QUESTION

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Rachel Weeping for Her Children: September 11, 2001 (orchestra)

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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Veni Emmanuel (orchestra)

Orchestra with optional chorus.    8.5 minutes.   2,2,3,3 (bs cl & contrabsn optional)   4331  timp+3  hp  strings
Score $25     Parts rental.    Choral e-books $1 per copy in use     ORDER/QUESTION
"Imaginative scoring ... a marvelous work ... highly recommended." —Jonathan Willis, conductor

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