Moonrise

Wind ensemble

The moon has always been my favorite object in the heavens.  It seems so calm and content in spreading its warm and unobtrusive light across the dark night sky.  Although the title came after the entire piece was written, it seemed a natural extension of the quiet unfolding in the music.

 Moonrise was premiered April 13, 2002 by the Luther College Concert Band on the occasion of its 125th anniversary and is dedicated with love and gratitude to maestro Frederick Nyline.

Performed by the Luther College Concert Band
(Frederick Nyline, conductor).