The second piece in a planned “Anthology” of works for band, the three movements of The Lifecycle of Stars draw their inspiration from the stages of a star’s lifetime, beginning with shimmering clouds of dust all the way through to its eventual supernova (the explosive end of a star's life) and subsequent transition into either a black hole or a neutron star. Since supernovas become neutron stars or black holes depending on their mass, I’ve written two different endings to this piece for the ensemble to choose from.
DETAILS
for symphony band with optional harp and bass parts
includes an hour-long zoom clinic with your ensemble
includes a page on this website about you and your program
includes various press and social media efforts to publicize your concert(s)
Grade 3/4 — Music (pdf score + parts) available now
10 minutes, three movements
Modular: movements are built so that they make sense on their own for ease of programming, and parts have been constructed so that the work makes sense in both band and wind ensemble complements
email for perusal score + recording
Consortium fee: $500
Commissioner exclusivity through August 2026
The included zoom clinic can be scheduled through 2026
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(I know that not all budgets are created equal—reach out if your budget cannot accommodate and we’ll figure it out)
The 50 State Projects are consortiums that work to connect people from all over the United States, using the creation, preparation, and performance of a new piece of music to help make connections and memories across state and cultural borders. See the original 50 State Project here.
Recordings
Other Recordings
Opposite Red for Jazz Big Band
Commissioned by the Ashley Bouder Project for the Ballet:
Red Spotted Purple
Ron Wasserman + New York Jazzharmonic
Choreographed by Lauren Lovette
Costume by Michelle Smith of Milly
AERO for Wind Ensemble
Commissioned by Stephen Squires + Chicago College of Performing Arts
Email for perusal score