Whatever Was (2016), for Brass Quintet and Baritone voice

Scored for brass quintet, with 1st trumpet playing trumpet in D; about 5:00, professional level. This poem and its musical setting were written in memory of a beloved husband, father, attorney and philanthropist.  The music is of a generally exultant, fanfare-like character, as befits a joyous occasion, and the words emphasize the permanence of all the good that came before. I will withhold this piece until the premiere has been performed under the auspices of the commissioner.