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# Jesse Ayers, Composer

Concert Music that is Imaginative, Moving, and Intense

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- ["Imaginative" - "Moving" - "Intense"](https://jesseayers.com/) - Concert music of composer Jesse Ayers, winner of the American Prize for Composition. Music that touches the human spirit. Works for orchestra and concert band.
- [VENI EMMANUEL (band)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/veni-band/) - Christmas. Dramatic setting of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." Available for band alone or for band and chorus. 10 minutes. Also available for orchestra.
- [VENI EMMANUEL (orchestra)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/veni-orch/) - Christmas. Dramatic setting of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." Available for orchestra alone or for orchestra and chorus. 10 minutes. Also available for concert band.
- [Videos](https://jesseayers.com/videos/) - Videos of performances of works by composer Jesse Ayers. Music for orchestra, concert band, wind symphony, opera.
- [THERE'S A STIRRIN' IN THE WATER](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/stirrin-orch/) - The rich heritage of the American spiritual. "The place was electric! Powerful work of struggle and hope." Special Judges Citation from the American Prize.
- [Upcoming Events](https://jesseayers.com/upcoming-events/) - Upcoming performances of the music of composer Jesse Ayers
- [Past Performances](https://jesseayers.com/past-performances/) - Jump to 2023 2022, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000 June 2, 2026There's a Stirrin' in the WaterAnderson UniversityAnderson, Indiana May 2, 2026There's a Stirrin' in the WaterSusquehanna Symphony Orchestra & ChorusKellen Johnson, baritone soloistSheldon Bair, conductorDavid Tramontana, choir masterBel Air, Maryland October 2025 TourKennebecPrivate Eye ProwlValparaiso University Chamber Concert
- [VENI EMMANUEL (choral scores)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/veni-choral/) - Designed as a processional piece. Band and orchestral accompaniments available.
- [BENEATH SUSPICION](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/voice/beneath-suspicion/) - True story of two daring women who turn the tide of the American Civil War. WINNER, 2016 Opera Kansas Zepick Composition Prize FINALIST, American Prize
- [AKEDAH (band)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/akedah-band/) - Concert band with narrator and optional organ. A dramatic concert story of Genesis 22 (Abraham and Isaac). Audience participation.
- [THE PASSION OF JOHN BROWN (band)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/john-brown-band/) - American history. Concert band and narrator. Fascinating life of controversial 19th-century abolitionist John Brown. WINNER, 2011 American Prize for Composition. "A total knock-out."
- [SHINKANSEN (band)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/shinkansen/) - Concert band. The Japanese bullet train races through various musical landscapes. FINALIST, 2023 American Prize. "A real thrill-ride for the audience"
- [KENNEBEC](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/kennebec/) - Explore the powerful duality of Maine’s Kennebec River in this engaging band work—fierce whitewater and playful eddies.
- [Symphonic Band / Wind Symphony](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/) - Catalog of the concert band music of Jesse Ayers. "All of Ayers' works are extremely well-crafted by a composer who really knows and respects the concert band."
- [HYMNS WE ALL KNEW](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/hymns/) - Beautiful and unique settings of four old hymns: Softly and Tenderly, There Is A Fountain/Are You Washed, When I Survey, Amazing Grace
- [THERE'S A STIRRIN' IN THE WATER (choral scores)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/stirrin-choral/) - The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Christopher Wilkins, conducting Podcast: Interview with Composers Charles Myricks, Jr., and Jesse Ayers about There's a Stirrin' in the Water Podcast: Interview with Composers Charles Myricks, Jr., and Jesse Ayers about There's a Stirrin' in the Water Akron Symphony Chorus Director Chris Albanese talks with composers Charles Myricks, Jr.
- [FANFARE FESTIVALIS (orchestra)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/fanfare-festivalis-orchestral-version/) - Another Fanfare Available Home » Catalog » Orchestra » FANFARE FESTIVALIS (orchestra)
- [FANFARE AND CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS (orchestra)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/fanfare-orch/) - A fanfare based on the carol "Joy to the World." Available for band, orchestra, chamber orchestra, or brass choir.
- [WHERE  THE  STORMY  WINDS  BLOW](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/where-the-stormy-winds-blow/) - A concert story for concert band and singer-narrator with audience participation. Tells an emotional, true story from Beaver Island in Lake Michigan.
- [RAHAB](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/rahab-band/) - A major surround-sound concert story "radio drama" for mezzo-soprano and symphonic band with audience participation. "Moving, intense, exciting" Biblical story
- [PRIVATE EYE PROWL](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/prowl/) - A fun, light-hearted throw-back to the old detective movies. Arch form reduces rehearsal time needed.
- [JERICHO (band)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/jericho-band/) - A daring work. A surround-sound concert story with narration and unorthodox audience participation. "Most imaginative and unusual work I have ever conducted"
- [FLASHBAX](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/flashbax/) - An energetic whirlwind of original music framing a series of echoes from the classic band literature.
- [FANFARE FESTIVALIS (band)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/fanfare-festivalis-band-version/) - A fanfare for concert band / wind symphony
- [FANFARE AND CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS (band)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/fanfare-band/) - Christmas. A fanfare based on the carol "Joy to the World." Available for band, orchestra, chamber orchestra, or brass choir.
- [AND THEY GATHERED ON MOUNT CARMEL (band)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/carmel-band/) - Three-movement, surround-sound work. "I have conducted this work on several occasions and it always blows the audience away." Finalist, 2013 American Prize.
- [SHINKANSEN (orchestra)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/shinkansen-orch/) - The Japanese bullet train races through various musical landscapes. FINALIST, 2023 American Prize. "A real thrill-ride for the audience"
- [PRAYERS  FROM THE ASHES](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/voice/ashes/) - A song cycle on texts from the Psalms. Deep Waters (Psalm 69); We Hung Our Harps (Psalm 137); I Waited (Psalm 40); My Soul Thirsts for Thee (Psalms 63 and 32)
- [DANCE OF THE MOUNTAIN RAINDROPS](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/cham-orch/mountain-raindrops/) - Recorded by Prof. dr Dubravka Jovičić and the Radio-Television Serbia orchestra. Co-winner, Dayton Ballet New Music for New Dance.
- [Orchestra](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/) - Catalog of the orchestral music of composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [AKEDAH (orchestra)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/akedah-orch/) - Information on AKEDAH for orchestra and optional organ by composer Jesse Ayers. A dramatic concert story of Genesis 22 with narration and audience participation
- [THE PASSION OF JOHN BROWN (orchestra)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/john-brown-orch/) - "A total knock-out." The fascinating life of the controversial 19th-century abolitionist John Brown. WINNER, 2011 American Prize for Composition.
- [JERICHO (orchestra)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/jericho-orch/) - LASTING IMPRESSIONI have found "Jericho" to be one of the most effective pieces I have ever had the pleasure to conduct. It makes a lasting impression on the audience. People LOVED it. They kept talking about the piece for weeks. —Terry Treuden, former Director of Bands, Wisconsin Lutheran College LASTING IMPRESSIONI have found "Jericho" to
- [AND THEY GATHERED ON MOUNT CARMEL (orchestra)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orchestra/carmel-orch/) - Three-movement, surround-sound work. "I have conducted this work on several occasions and it always blows the audience away." Finalist, 2013 American Prize.
- [Choral](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/) - Catalog of the choral music by composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [Opera - Art Song](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/voice/) - Catalog of operas and vocal music by composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [Orchestra and Chorus](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/orch-chorus/) - Catalog of the music for orchestra and chorus of composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [Narrated Works](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/narration-2/) - Click on an image for more information and recordings. THE PASSION OF JOHN BROWNWinner, 2011 American Prize"Total Knock Out"OrchestraConcert Band JERICHOFinalist, 2014 American Prize"Most imaginative, unusual piece"Concert BandOrchestra AKEDAH(Abraham and Isaac)Concert BandOrchestra WHERE THE STORMY WINDS BLOWGripping true storyBand and singer-storyteller Home » Catalog » Narrated Works
- [Clarinet Quartet](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/clar/) - 3 Bb clarinets + Bb Bass25 minutes, 8 movements Each movement can stand alone, so this work can be thought of as a collection of eight quartets (though all movements are based on the same underlying material so that there is compositional unity throughout when all movements are performed together). PREVIEW SCORE WITH AUDIO PREVIEW
- [STEEL DRUM BAND](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/steel-drum/) - Christmas/holiday steel band
- [FANFARE AND CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS (brass quintet & organ)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/brass/fanfare-brass-2/) - Brass Quintet and Organ3 minutes with optional carol sing, 2 minutes fanfare only(Also available for orchestra and concert band, see below) Scroll down for recording BUY DIGITAL (PDF) Score and Parts BUY DIGITAL (PDF) Score and Parts FABULOUSYour fanfare is fabulous ... a great way of stating off the program with lots of energy. –Philip
- [WALDSTEIN EXPRESS (4-hands, 8-hands, or 16 hands)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/piano/waldstein-piano/) - Opening of the 2009 Slobomir International Music Competition in Bijeljina, Republic of SrpskaDubravka Radovic , Jasna Jusovic, Vesna Zelenovic, Milena Vukosavljevic, Slavisa StojanovicStudents of prof.dr Dubravka Jovicic Opening of the 2009 Slobomir International Music Competition in Bijeljina, Republic of SrpskaDubravka Radovic , Jasna Jusovic, Vesna Zelenovic, Milena Vukosavljevic, Slavisa StojanovicStudents of prof.dr Dubravka Jovicic Brent
- [SHINKANSEN piano 4-hands](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/piano/shinkansen-piano/) - Performed by Brent Schloneger & Raquel Teare "A thrill-ride for the audience"OhioMTA 2019 COMPOSER OF THE YEAR COMMISSIONThe Japanese bullet train races through various musical landscapes "A thrill-ride for the audience"OhioMTA 2019 COMPOSER OF THE YEAR COMMISSIONThe Japanese bullet train races through various musical landscapes Program Notes The title a speeding train racing through successive
- [AMAZING GOSPEL GRACE](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/amazing-gospel-grace/) - Beautiful and unique settings of four old hymns: Softly and Tenderly, There Is A Fountain/Are You Washed, When I Survey, Amazing Grace
- [WHEN I SURVEY](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/when-i-survey/) - Beautiful and unique settings of four old hymns: Softly and Tenderly, There Is A Fountain/Are You Washed, When I Survey, Amazing Grace
- [THERE IS A FOUNTAIN](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/there-is-a-fountain/) - Beautiful and unique settings of four old hymns: Softly and Tenderly, There Is A Fountain/Are You Washed, When I Survey, Amazing Grace
- [SOFTLY AND TENDERLY](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/softly-and-tenderly/) - Beautiful and unique settings of four old hymns: Softly and Tenderly, There Is A Fountain/Are You Washed, When I Survey, Amazing Grace
- [THE SEVENTH SEAL](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/choral/seventh-seal/) - A powerful setting of an apocalyptic text from Revelation 8.
- [THE PRAYER OF ELIJAH (band version)](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/band/elijah-band/) - Instrumentation notes This entire movement is an extended euphonium solo requiring an excellent player. The band parts are grade 3, not technically difficult, but requiring good musicianship. Several extra "performers" twirl whistling tubes. These performers can be guests such as local students, board members, or dignitaries. (One of the "twirlers" should be a bona fide
- [PIANO MAN](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/piano/piano-man/) - Other Works for Piano Home » Catalog » Piano » PIANO MAN
- [PERCUSSION](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/percussion-2/) - Christmas/holiday marimba 2-mallet solo
- [THE MAGICAL, MYSTICAL RAIN FOREST](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/tuba-euph/rain-forest/) - Review by Dr. Mark Nelson from Tuba Journal Unlike the complex rhythmic demands of Ayers' The Dancing King, this piece is easily accessible by college and advanced high school ensembles. The 4/4 time signature and quarter note=126 tempo essentially remain constant. The score and parts are immaculate with large, easy-to-read notes, informative program notes, about the piece
- [Tuba-Euhonium](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/tuba-euph/) - Click on an image for more information and recordings. The Dancing KingSolo tuba & accomp. trackChallengingCollegiate/Professional Magical,Mystical Rain ForestLow brass & accomp. trackGreat low brass feature numberFlex instrumentationGrade 3-4 Solo euphonium and band/orchEuph solo grade 6+Band grade 3 Home » Catalog » Tuba-Euhonium
- [THE DANCING KING](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/tuba-euph/dancing-king/) - Review by Dr. Mark Nelson Wow! The first thing I did was listen to the tape provided that included a performance track with a sampled tuba as the solo. This piece nearly blew my socks off with intense rhythmic drive and beautiful melodic writing. Make no mistake, this reviewer is impressed with the writing. This
- [Interviews](https://jesseayers.com/interviews/) - Videos of performances of works by composer Jesse Ayers. Music for orchestra, concert band, wind symphony, opera.
- [Awards](https://jesseayers.com/news-awards/) - News and awards regarding composer Jesse Ayers. Concert music for orchestra, concert band, symphonic band, wind symphony Awards - Jesse Ayers, Composer
- [Bio - About](https://jesseayers.com/bio/) - Bio of composer Jesse Ayers. Long bio, short bio, artist statement, press photos
- [Concert Stories for Band and Narrator](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/concert-stories/) - Gripping works your audience will remember for days. "I have never received so many astonished comments following a concert." "They kept talking about the piece for weeks." "I keep hearing from people how moved they were by the music, the drama, and the haunting ‘flashbacks.’ " Click on an image for more information and recordings.
- [Biblical Epics Series](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/biblical-epics/) - Jesse Ayers' Biblical Epics Series. Music for concert band or orchestra based on the Old Testament.
- [Historical-Educational](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/historical/) - Catalog of the music pertaining to American history by composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [American Prize Awarded Compositions](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/american-prize/) - Catalog of music recognized by the American Priz by composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [Commissioning](https://jesseayers.com/commissioning/) - Thoughts and ideas on commissioning new music for your ensemble or special event. Commissioning - Jesse Ayers, Composer
- [Brass](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/brass/) - Click on an image for more information and recordings. Brass Quintet and Organ Magical,Mystical Rain ForestLow brass & accomp. trackGreat low brass feature numberFlex instrumentationGrade 3-4 The Dancing KingSolo tuba & accomp. trackChallengingCollegiate/Professional Home » Catalog » Brass
- [Christmas Music](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/christmas-music/) - Catalog of the Christmas music by composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [String/Chamber Orchestra](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/cham-orch/) - Catalog of the chamber orchestra music of composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [Catalog](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/) - Catalog of the concert music by composer Jesse Ayers, with links for ordering and payment options. Music for orchestra, concert band, wind ensemble
- [Piano](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/piano/) - Catalog of the piano music by composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
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- [Piano Ensemble](https://jesseayers.com/catalog/piano-ens/) - Catalog of the piano ensemble music by composer Jesse Ayers. Ordering links and payment options.
- [Index to Videos](https://jesseayers.com/index-to-videos/) - Click on a title to jump to its video AKEDAH AND THEY GATHERED ON MOUNT CARMELBENEATH SUSPICIONFANARE & CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS(THE) FIRE OF THE LIVING GODFLASHBAX (THE) INCANTATIONS OF THE PROPHETS OF BAALJERICHO (THE) PASSION OF JOHN BROWN(THE) PRAYER OF ELIJAHPRIVATE EYE PROWLRAHAB SHINKANSEN (BAND)SHINKANSEN (ORCHESTRA)SHINKANSEN (PIANO 4-HANDS)VENI EMMANUELWHERE THE STORMY WINDS BLOW