For the second year in a row composer Steven Bryant took home top prize in the prestigious NBA/Revelli Composition Contest. The winner for 2008 Suite Dreams draws primarily from the inverted chaconne melody in Holsts First Suite inE-Flat recasting it in a dreamlike atmosphere almost as if (sometimes warped) memories of the original are drifting across the stage. Dur: 8:45 (Grade 5)

Commissioned for the 2002 Indiana All-State Band Cloudburst is an adaptation of Whitacre's acclaimed choral work of the same name. Lush and luminescent Cloudburst combines hand bells thunder sheets and the audience (snappingtheir fingers) transforming the entire theater into a magnificent thunderstorm. A profoundly moving work for musicians and audience.Commissioned for the 2002 Indiana All-State Band Cloudburst is an adaptation of Whitacre's acclaimed choral work of the same name. Lush and luminescent Cloudburst combines hand bells thunder sheets and the audience (snapping their fingers) transforming the entire theater into a magnificent thunderstorm. A profoundly moving work for musicians and audience.

Courage & Compassion

Ghost Train Movement 1

The Star-Spangled Banner

Light and Gold

This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The piece was inspired by classic Rudyard Kipling: Oh! Hush thee my baby the night is behind us And black are thewaters that sparkled so green. The moon o'er the combers looks downward to find us At rest in the hollows that rustle between. Magical! (Grade 4) This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The piece was inspired by classic Rudyard Kipling: Oh! Hush thee my baby the night is behind us And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon o'er the combers looks downward to find us At rest in the hollows that rustle between. Magical! (Grade 4)

Conceived as a raucous 'opera buffo' style overture this new work from composer Eric Whitacre is the perfect way to start any concert. The beautiful theme and brilliant orchestration build to an exciting and breathtaking finale.Noisy Wheels of Joy was commissioned by the Band Composers Masterworks Consortium and premiered at the 2001 ABA convention by the UNLV Wind Symphony. Conceived as a raucous 'opera buffo' style overture this new work from composer Eric Whitacre is the perfect way to start any concert. The beautiful theme and brilliant orchestration build to an exciting and breathtaking finale. Noisy Wheels of Joy was commissioned by the Band Composers Masterworks Consortium and premiered at the 2001 ABA convention by the UNLV Wind Symphony.

Bloom is a moderate-tempo work celebrating the warmth and joy of Spring. The music blossoms from an initial tranquil pulse into a rapturous tide of warmth and beauty. Playable by younger bands this work provides a maturemusical experience for middle school junior high high school and college-level ensembles. (Grade 4) (6:25) Recorded by the Tarleton State University Wind Ensemble on BCM - Men of Industry -Steven Bryant conductor

Score and Parts-For the second year in a row composer Steven Bryant took home top prize in the prestigious NBA/Revelli Composition Contest. The winner for 2008 Suite Dreams draws primarily from the inverted chaconne melody in Holst's First Suite in E-Flat recasting it in a dreamlike atmosphere almost as if (sometimes warped) memories of the original are drifting across the stage. Dur: 8:45 (Grade 5)

This simple chorale-like work captures the reflective calm of dusk paradoxically illuminated by the fiery hues of sunset. The dual nature of this experience is impressive as if witnessing an event of epic proportions silentlyoccurring in slow motion. Dusk is intended as a short passionate evocation of this moment of dramatic stillness.

Interruptions is a new shorter version of one of Bryant's earliest works Interruption Overture and is filled with quirky humor and musical mayhem! The music begins with a lively melody using familiar comfortable harmonies but is soon interrupted by abrupt dissonance. The music resumes its earlier character but these loud interruptions rudely reappear and the music begins to take abrupt turns through differenttonalities. The work finally settles into a four-on-the-floor groove as the opening melody and the interruptive material learn to coexist leading to a climactic conclusion. A thoroughly enjoyable work for young bands!

Sleep My Child comes from Eric Whitacre's work for musical theater Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings . Originally written for two sopranos and mezzo (portrayed as three angels) it was adapted for band in 2012by Jeffrey Gershman at the request of the composer and is the latest title in a growing catalog of Whitacre's compositions ( October Sleep Lux Aurumque and The Seal Lullaby ) that illustrate his sincere commitment tocreating lush beautiful music for winds.

For the second year in a row composer Steven Bryant took home top prize in the prestigious NBA/Revelli Composition Contest. The winner for 2008 Suite Dreams draws primarily from the inverted chaconne melody in Holsts First Suite inE-Flat recasting it in a dreamlike atmosphere almost as if (sometimes warped) memories of the original are drifting across the stage. Dur: 8:45 (Grade 5)

Commissioned for the 2002 Indiana All-State Band Cloudburst is an adaptation of Whitacre's acclaimed choral work of the same name. Lush and luminescent Cloudburst combines hand bells thunder sheets and the audience (snappingtheir fingers) transforming the entire theater into a magnificent thunderstorm. A profoundly moving work for musicians and audience.Commissioned for the 2002 Indiana All-State Band Cloudburst is an adaptation of Whitacre's acclaimed choral work of the same name. Lush and luminescent Cloudburst combines hand bells thunder sheets and the audience (snapping their fingers) transforming the entire theater into a magnificent thunderstorm. A profoundly moving work for musicians and audience.

Courage & Compassion

Ghost Train Movement 1

The Star-Spangled Banner

Light and Gold

This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The piece was inspired by classic Rudyard Kipling: Oh! Hush thee my baby the night is behind us And black are thewaters that sparkled so green. The moon o'er the combers looks downward to find us At rest in the hollows that rustle between. Magical! (Grade 4) This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The piece was inspired by classic Rudyard Kipling: Oh! Hush thee my baby the night is behind us And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon o'er the combers looks downward to find us At rest in the hollows that rustle between. Magical! (Grade 4)