List of Compositions By David Maslanka - Wind Ensemble Works

Wind Ensemble Works

A Tuning Piece: Songs of Fall and Winter (1995) - for Wind Ensemble. Premiered July 1995 at the Kappa Kappa Psi National Convention by the Intercollegiate Honor Band, James Croft, conductor. Symphonic Band; Based on several hymn tunes, it is a piece about tuning and attuning, growing out of perceptions of life after age 50. Commissioned by Kappa Kappa Psi.

Alex and The Phantom Band (2001) - for Wind Ensemble and Narrator.

A Carl Sandburg Reader (2007) - for Baritone and Soprano Soloists, and Wind Ensemble. A Carl Sandburg Reader was commissioned by the Illinois State University Office of Advancement, Illinois State University Office of Student Affairs, Illinois State University College of Fine Arts, Illinois State University School of Music, and the Illinois State University Band honoring the Illinois State University Sesquicentennial Celebration.

A Child's Garden of Dreams (1981) - for Wind Ensemble. Premiered 2/82 at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., NU Wind Ensemble, John P. Paynter, conductor. For Symphonic Wind Ensemble, with a large percussion section, harp, piano, and electric organ. This five-movement work is based on dreams of a young girl who was about to die. Commissioned by John and Marietta Paynter.

Collected Chorale Settings - Arr. for Wind, Brass, Percussion, and String Instruments

Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (1999) - for Solo Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble. Premiered 3/00 by the University of Arizona Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Gregg Hanson, conductor, Joseph Lulloff, solo saxophone. Commissioned by a consortium headed by the University of Texas at Austin/Jerry Junkin and the University of Arizona/Gregg Hanson

Concerto for Marimba and Band (1990) - for Marimba soloist and Band. Premiered 11/90 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Philadelphia, PA by the U.S. Air Force Band, Steven Grimo, conductor, Randall Eyles, marimba. A pastoral music which explores quiet moods and colors - except for one large outburst. Commissioned by the U.S. Air Force Band

Concerto for Piano, Winds and Percussion (1976) - for Solo Piano and Wind Ensemble. Premiered 2/79 by the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell, conductor, William Dobbins, piano. Three movements, musically and emotionally demanding.

Concerto for Trombone and Wind Ensemble (2007) - for Solo Trombone and Wind Ensemble

Concerto No. 2 for Piano, Winds, and Percussion (2003) - for Solo Piano and Wind Ensemble

David's Book: Concerto for Solo Percussionist and Wind Ensemble (2006) - for Solo Percussionist and Wind Ensemble

Desert Roads: Four Songs for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble (2004) - for Solo Clarinet and Wind Ensemble

Give Us This Day: Short Symphony for Wind Ensemble (2005) - for Wind Ensemble

Golden Light - A Celebration Piece (1990) - for Wind Ensemble. Premiered 8/90 at the Cohasset Music Circus, Cohasset, MA: Senior Wind Ensemble of the South Shore Conservatory, Malcolm W. Rowell, Jr., conductor. "Golden Light" was written for a high school wind ensemble. It is a very demanding study in rhythmic independence and speed, and is a fair test of any ensemble. Commissioned by the South Shore Conservatory.

Heart Songs (1997) - for Young Band. Premiered 4/98 by the Harwood Junior High School Symphonic Band (Bedford, TX), Christopher Ferrell, conductor. Commissioned by the Harwood Junior High School Symphonic Band/Joe Green.

Hell's Gate (1997) - for Three Saxophones and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Premiered 3/97 by the Hellgate High School Symphonic Band, John H. Combs, conductor. Written for the Hellgate High School Band of Missoula, Montana; a single movement work that chronicles a soul journey. Commissioned by the Hellgate High School Symphonic Band/John H. Combs

In Memoriam (1989) - for Wind Ensemble. Premiered 2/90 at the Texas Music Educators Association annual conference, San Antonio, TX by the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Ensemble, Ray C. Lichtenwalter, conductor. Composed for Ray Lichtenwalter in memory of his wife Susan; embraces the hymn "Nur den lieben Gott lasst walten" - ("If you only trust in God to guide you"). Commissioned by the University of Texas at Arlington Wind Ensemble/Ray C. Lichtenwalter

Laudamus Te (1994) - for Wind Ensemble. Premiered 4/95 by the Mount St. Charles Academy Symphonic Band, Woonsocket, RI, Marc Blanchette, conductor. Commissioned by the Mount St. Charles Academy Symphonic Band/Marc Blanchette. Laudamus Te - we praise you: a line from the Latin Gloria; a dark piece; praise growing out of depression and darkness.

Liberation (2010) - for Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chorus. Premiered 3/14/2010 Okazaki – Japanese Wind Ensemble Conductors Conference. United States Premiere 04/18/2010 by the Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Stephen K. Steele, Conductor.

Mass (revised 2005) - for SATB Chorus, Boys Chorus, Soprano & Baritone soli, Organ, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Premiered 4/96 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Tucson, AZ, by the University of Arizona Wind Ensemble, Gregg Hanson, conductor. A complete setting the Latin Mass, intercut with solo songs on poems of Richard Beale. Commissioned by a consortium headed by the University of Arizona Wind Ensemble/Gregg Hanson

Montana Music: Chorale Variations (1993) - for Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Premiered 5/93 by the Bishop Ireton High School Band, Alexandria, VA, Garwood Whaley, conductor. Like "In Memoriam" and other works, "Montana Music" embodies a hymn tune (O Sacred Head) in a free-variation context. Commissioned by the Bishop Ireton High School Band, Alexandria, VA/Garwood Whaley

Morning Star(1997) - for Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Premiered 5/97 by the Grand Ledge High School Wind Symphony, Grand Ledge, MI, Michael Kaufman, conductor. Commissioned by the Grand Ledge High School Wind Symphony

Mother Earth - a Fanfare (2003) - for Wind Ensemble

O Earth, O Stars: Music for Flute, Cello, and Wind Ensemble (2010)- Double Concerto for Flute, Cello and Wind Ensemble. Premiered 11/18/10 by the Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele, Conductor; Kimberly Risinger, Flute; Adriana La Rosa Ransom, Cello.

Prelude On A Gregorian Tune (1981) - for Young Band. The melody is evolved from a piece of Gregorian Chant; a gentle, sunny piece for young band.

Procession of the Academics (2007) - for Wind Ensemble

Rollo Takes A Walk (1980) - for Band

Sea Dreams: Concerto for two Horns and Wind Ensemble (1997) - for Two Horns and Wind Ensemble. Premiered 4/98 by the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble, Richard Strange, conductor, Thomas Bacon and James Graves, horns. Commissioned by a consortium headed by Thomas Bacon

Song Book (2001) - for Flute and Wind Ensemble. Song Book for Flute and Wind Ensemble is a concerto in five movements. The title Song Book comes out of the intimate nature of the music, and the voice-like quality of the flute.

Symphony No. 2 (1985) - for Concert Band. Premiered 2/87 at the College Band Directors National Association National Convention, Evanston, Ill., Northwestern University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, John P. Paynter, conductor. Commissioned by the Big Ten Band Directors Association

Symphony No. 3 (1991) - for Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Premiered 11/91 at the University of Connecticut (Storrs) by the Uconn Wind Ensemble, Gary Green, conductor. Commissioned by the University of Connecticut Research Council/Gary Green

Symphony No. 4 (1993) - for Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Premiered 2/94 at the 1994 Texas Music Educators Association convention, San Antonio, TX, by the University of Texas at Austin Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jerry Junkin, conductor. Commissioned by a consortium headed by the University of Texas at Austin Symphonic Wind Ensemble/Jerry Junkin

Symphony No. 5 (2000) - for Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Commissioned by a consortium headed by Illinois State University Wind Symphony/Stephen K. Steele

Symphony No. 7 (2004) - for Wind Ensemble. Commissioned by a consortium headed by Illinois State University/Stephen K. Steele. Premiered 3/10/05 at the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts, Normal, IL, by the Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele, conductor.

Symphony No. 8 (2008) - for Wind Ensemble. Premiered 11/20/08 at the Illinois State University Center for Performing Arts, Normal, IL, by the Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele, conductor. Commissioned by a consortium headed by Stephen K. Steele.

Symphony No. 9 (2011) - for Wind Ensemble. Premiered 11/17/11 at the Illinois State University Center for Performing Arts, Normal, IL, by the Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele, conductor.

Tears (1994) - for Wind Ensemble. Premiered 10/94 at the Wisconsin Music Educators Association, Madison, WI by the Intercollegiate Honor Band, Allan McMurray, conductor. Tears is a single-movement, 13-minute work that can be played by band or wind ensemble. Commissioned by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association.

Testament (2001) - for Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Written in response to the events of 9/11, Testament is a statement of belief in the healing power of music. Commissioned by L.D. Bell High School Band (Hurst, TX) – Joseph Grzybowski, and Consortium

Traveler - for Wind Ensemble. Commissioned by the University of Texas at Arlington chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

ufo Dreams: Concerto for Euphonium and Wind Ensemble (1998) - for Euphonium solo and Wind Ensemble. Premiered 3/99 by the Hellgate High School Wind Ensemble, Missoula, MT, John H. Combs, conductor, Matthew Maslanka, solo euphonium. Commissioned by the Hellgate High School Wind Ensemble/John H. Combs

Unending Stream of Life: Variations on "All Creatures of Our God and King" (2007) - for Wind Ensemble

Variants on a Hymn Tune (1994) - for Euphonium solo and Young Wind Ensemble. Premiered 2/95 at the Music Educators National Conference Northwestern Convention, Spokane, WA by the Missoula All-City Winds, John Schuberg, conductor, Matthew Maslanka, euphonium solo. Commissioned by the Missoula All-City Winds