Three Inventions (1987), for wind ensemble. 10-11 minutes to perform all three movements: "Fantasia Agitato" (moderate tempo, brief melodic motives), "Elegy" (slow, lyrical solo for baritone horn), and "Ostinato Energico" (fast 7/4). Grade 5, standard band instrumentation ; does not require a large group to be effective. In manuscript. $20, available directly from me; for this, you will receive a bound, large-format (legal size) full score, and 1 copy of each part for you to photocopy as needed for your group. Recording available. I'm looking for a publisher for this one.

Polka Impetuoso (1987), for band, Grade 5, about 2:15. (score excerpt) A vigorous (144+) polka, with occasional wrong notes and quotes from "Roll Out the Barrel." Published in 1991 by Kjos Music Music Co. (GB868, $65). Recording available from me. http://www.kjos.com

Tango de Hippo (2000), for band, grade 21/2. about 3:20 (score excerpt) Slow & silly tango for two hippopotami who leave much wreckage in their wake. Includes my first ever part for whoopee cushion. Premiered Spring 2001 by the Hughes Academy 8th Grade Band, Jane Bauer, conductor. I will soon submit it to publishers, stay tuned. For now, available from me, $25; for this, you will receive a bound, large-format (legal size) full score, and 1 copy of each part for you to photocopy as needed for your group. Recording available.

Aliens in the Band Room (2000), for band, grade 31/2, about 3 minutes. Fast, with lots of percussion and mock-serious eerie sounds. As of now, it is really a project in progress, as it has yet to be scored, performed, or submitted to publishers. If someone out there expresses and interest in this, it will make me hurry.

        

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