O memory, hope, love

2025
BAND
grade

4

duration

4:30

instrumentation

Concert Band

premiered by

Four State Symphonic Winds, Dr. Andrew Chybowski, conductor

commissioned by

Commissioned by a consortium of bands, led by Four State Symphonic Winds. Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Craig Fuchs.

O memory, hope, love

Performance exclusivity is reserved for the consortium through December 2026

O memory, hope, love for Concert Band (2025)

Commissioned by a consortium of bands, led by Four State Symphonic Winds. Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Craig Fuchs.

Consortium Members:

Four State Symphonic Winds, lead ensemble
Jennifer Sager: Carthage High School
Timothy Oliver: University of Mississippi Wind Ensemble
Trey Wadell: Carl Junction High School Wind Ensemble
Cooper Neil: Pittsburg High School Wind Ensemble
Andrew Chybowski: Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble
Anya Pogorelova: Washburn University
Matt Smith: University of Kansas
Dan Duffield: Neosho Symphonic Band
Timothy Oliver: University of Mississippi

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Instrumentation:

1 Piccolo (cross-cued)
3 Flutes (3 is cross-cued)
1 Oboe (cross-cued)
1 Bassoon (cross-cued)
3 Clarinets in B-flat (3 is cross-cued)
2 Alto Saxophones
1 Tenor Saxophone
1 Baritone Saxophone

2 Trumpets in B-flat (1. solo requires a straight mute)
2 Horns in F
1 Euphonium (Baritone T.C. part provided)
2 Tenor Trombones
1 Bass Trombone (cross-cued)
1 Tuba

1 Timpani
4 Percussion