A Celebration of Taps - Butterfield

  View Music

A Celebration Overture - Bruce Broughton

The concert opener A Celebration Overture is really an extended fanfare, opening with an energetic brass and percussion motif that forms the basis of most of the piece that follows. A contrasting lyrical section appears shortly after the opening statement and once again before the final push to the end. (4:10)

  View Music

A Celtic Celebration - Brian Balmages

A Celtic Celebration is an original work by Brian Balmages, who pays homage to the rich Celtic musical tradition. The opening is hauntingly beautiful, with natural moments of rubato built into the phrases. Moving into a Jig in 6/8, the music takes on a dance-like character with interesting turns and twists! (3:15)

A Celtic Celebration - John Kinyon

  View Music

A Celtic Christmas

  View Music

A Celtic Christmas - David Gorham

This delightfully musical selection brings a bit of the Irish to seasonal concerts for the holidays. The beautifully melodic Wexford Carol introduces the piece, embracing the listener with a peacefully serene and warm atmosphere. Following in sharp contrast is the wonderfully rollicking rendition of I Saw Three Ships, complete with the characteristic sound of the drone of bagpipes and energetic and exuberant Celtic drumming. All of this creates a vivid vision of Christmastime on the Emerald Isle.

A Celtic Christmas - James L. Hosay

In this spirited Christmas medley, James L. Hosay artfully incorporates the unmistakable sounds of the Emerald Isle into a festive rhapsody of popular European carols. Includes I Saw Three Ships, Away in a Manger, Here We Comea'Wassailing and more.

A Celtic Impression - Darrol Barry

A Centennial Adventure - Thomas Doss

"100 Years of the Republic of Austria" should be an occasion to reflect on the value of freedom and democracy, precious treasures that don't grow on trees but which have to be fought for again and again. The imperial anthem composed by Franz Josef Haydn, which to this day, survives as the German national anthem, has played a very special role in the story of Austria. It seems that Haydn was inspired by a Croatian folksong. It was sung in Burgenland Croatian areas in various versions under the title "Atal se jesem" ("I am standing"). The composer wrote this piece as a tribute to all people standing up for democracy in the name of mankind. A festive and impressive piece forcelebrational events alike!

  View Music

A Centennial Celebration - Robert Sheldon

A Centennial Celebration is a vibrant work incorporating simple mixed meters with interesting rhythms and tuneful melodies. A beautiful lyrical section includes many expressive opportunities for both the full ensemble and several soloists before revisiting the opening themes and moving on to a triumphant conclusion. This is Robert Sheldon at his best!