October 3, 2024
Arches
For wind ensemble. One of the FOUR PLACES IN THE WEST series, which also includes ZION.
Florestan's Falcon
Commissioned by the National Flute Association. An abstract view of Robert Schumann's madness...
KMFA: A Celebratory Overture
A six-minute orchestral overture celebrating 50 years of classical broadcasting on KMFA-FM.
Harbor Music
This is Welcher's second string quartet. One movement, multiple sections.
Phaedrus
For clarinet, violin, and piano, in two movements. Here: the opening of "Dionysus' Dream-Orgy"
Prairie Light: Three Texas Watercolors of Georgia O'Keeffe
In three connected movements, for orchestra. This is the beginning of "Light Coming on the Plains".
Spumante
Commissioned by the Boston Pops, this lively overture begins with a champagne cork popping
String Quartet #1
Written for the Cleveland Quartet, this is a four movement work. This excerpt: beginning of scherzo.
Tsunami
A work for cello, piano, and percussion in one movement. This excerpt is from the middle.
Symphony 6
Hear Jerry Junkin's fine performance with the University of Texas Wind Ensemble! (33:00, 3 mvts.)