Grade 3 Concert Band

The Hope Within (grade 3.5) deep, lyrical ballad, about battling depression and overcoming hard times

Toward The Starts (grade 3) Traditional or FLEX band, lush and warm ballad, a reflective work of hope with solo moments for euphonium, flute, trombone, alto sax, oboe and piccolo

A Fathers Hymn (grade 3)

Epic Bacon Funk (grade 3) alto saxophone concerto with band, inspired by the one thing that brings all humans together, yep. We love bacon!

Our Puzzle (grade 3)

And May We Always Cherish (grade 3) Reflective, lyrical work with solos in alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone (or euphonium), tuba, flute, oboe (or clarinet), horn (or saxophone)

Earth Resonance (FLEX version, grade 3, band and audio track) chill, meditative work about connecting with nature

Intermountain Underground (grade 3, band and audio track) inspired by a student's creative story about a long lost civilization of humanoids emerging from underground. Designed for small band programs and uses a variety of meters including 7/8

Party Potatoes and Party Potatoes v2.0 (grade 3) tuba concerto with band, groovy, lighthearted work inspired by America’s favorite vegetable! “Can I get some cheesy potatoes with potato chips, a side of French fries, hash browns… oh and some tater tots, please?” (FYI: Potatoes are tubers. Get it? Tuba concerto? Hehehe)

Sunset Highway (grade 3) flexible band and audio track, inspired by a ride into the sunset.

Into The Mist (grade 3) features flute solo and lots of percussion

Maze Of 1000 Mirrors (grade 3 funky march)

Motorcycle Time (grade 3) Rev it up! This is a bluesy, groovy piece based on my experience trading a buddy from church piano lessons for motorcycle lessons.

The Excitement of Fear (grade 3.5) band and flexible audio track, inspired by the adrenaline rush we get from activities that scare us like cliff jumping, rollercoasters, and horror movies

Living on Rock and Roll (grade 3) Concerto for Rock Band.