Evan will premiere two new works for concert band at The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, this month, including one world premiere! Learn more about when and where you can hear these performances below!
With Gratitude (world premiere)
To be performed by the Cedar Park MS Band, from Cedar Park, Texas, under the direction of Britni Hummel. Join us on Friday, December 20th, at 11:00 am in 375E!
With Gratitude is a heartfelt musical letter to those in our lives to whom we want to give thanks.
Before crafting this work, the commissioning director and I wrote letters to our mentors detailing how these key individuals had impacted us in unique and lasting ways. These letters became the musical framework for this piece, aiming to communicate through music what we first aimed to express in words. The title of this work comes from the “signoff” of my letter, a final statement of thanks to the recipient.
As the composer of this work, I dedicate this musical letter of thanks to Robert W. Smith, my composing mentor. I count myself among the many lucky thousands to have been touched by his mentorship, music, and genuine personal kindness.
It is my sincere hope that this work provides all who perform, conduct, and listen to it the opportunity to pause and reflect on those who have positively impacted their lives.
Grade 2 | 4:00
La Noche de los Alebrijes
To be performed by the Tenaha HS Band, from Tenaha, Texas, under the direction of Brian Sours. Join us on Thursday, December 19th, at 11:30 am in 375AB!
“La Noche de los Alebrijes” (The Night of the Fantastical Creatures) imagines a cool night in a small Mexican town where colorful, friendly, fantastical creatures come to life! Soaring melodies are presented in reduced ranges for young wind musicians, while percussionists explore unique and colorful instrumentation. This work will be perfect for Halloween or Dia De Los Muertos celebrations.
Grade 1 | 2:00
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