Great Lakes Suite (2013)
From the ghostly extended techniques depicting the shipwrecks of Lake Superior to the American/Canadian national anthem mashup found in Lake Ontario, this is a five-movement work that explores the natural beauty and the cultural landscape of the Great Lakes.
Written for 2nd Year Concert Band (Grade 1 - 1.5)
Premiered by the Howell Highlander Way Middle School 7th Grade Band (Andy Jarema, cond)
Subsequent performances by the Wayne-Westland Stevenson 7th Grade Band (Kevin Scollin, cond) and the Troy Larson 7th Grade Band (Scott Crecelius, cond). Recording provided by Scott Crecelius and the Troy Larson 7th Grade Band.