Symphony No. 3: The Dreamer, 2017 (Grade 3.5, 12:00)

Symphony No. 3: The Dreamer was commissioned by a consortium led by Mr. Greg Allen. In the spring of 2016, Greg Allen (an incredible educator and band director) and I had a long conversation about the need for more “serious” or “larger” works for young band. Together, we collaborated on brining to life a short symphony for young band that advanced middle school programs could perform. I was shocked by the support and by Fall 2016, fifteen bands had joined the consortium. This is my second most performed work for wind ensemble. This symphony explores my personal life experiences from moving to Cleveland in 2016…the good and the bad. This piece is dedicated to my mother and father.

I. …drifting…

II. A Culmination of Events

III. Joyful Memories

IV. Reality

Score sample (Movement I): HERE

Cost: $50 per movement, $200 for total set. PDF score and parts.