
The last two days have been truly amazing! Hinds Community College Band hosted our first High School Honor Band event featuring my dear friend and colleague, Robert W. Smith. We had two amazing bands (Gold and Maroon), two band director breakout sessions, and special performances by the Hinds Steel Pan Band and Hinds Wind Ensemble.

I am pretty excited about this opportunity! The grade 3 work I am writing for this project is inspired by North Carolina’s state song, The Old North State. Join the Consortium! HURRAH!

Information about the premier of Mustangs Rebel the Knight of Wolves at the 2015 Lincoln All-County Band Concert.

The last two days have been truly amazing! Hinds Community College Band hosted our first High School Honor Band event featuring my dear friend and colleague, Robert W. Smith. We had two amazing bands (Gold and Maroon), two band director breakout sessions, and special performances by the Hinds Steel Pan Band and Hinds Wind Ensemble.

Rodgit (soft G when pronouncing as in Roger) was a wonderful cat and special family member to Joseph Earp. His name was made up by his son, Jackson. “PURR-snickety” was written in memory of Rodgit but can easily relate to most cats. Three movements make up this work for percussion ensemble. “The Curious” refers to a cat’s inquisitive nature. “The Lovely Nap” attempts to embody a cat’s deep sleep filled with gentle dreams. “The Chase” is defined by a cat’s innate behavior as a predator and is fun for them. We know you will enjoy this adventurous composition for percussion ensemble as we take on the mindset of a cat.
Published by RWS Music Company and distributed by C. L. Barnhouse