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Stephen Hill - Works for Band

Works for Orchestra

Music of W. Francis McBeth

Symphony No. 3 by W. Francis McBeth

Ten Short Five Note "Sight" Rhythm Pieces for String Orchestras. (D,E,F#,G,A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiZFAOepCZA&list=PLzFCWEZX9uqSCne7GCdmA3M8YhJGB2_hb&index=10

Chorale In Memoriam By Stephen Hill (Orchestra Omaha, Dr. Kenneth Meints)

About the Work...
	“…along a sunlit path” was composed June 26-27, 2021, as a gift for the Omaha Conservatory of Music. The work is an impression of a picture I have of a woodland path with rays of sunlight breaking through the trees.

	The gently flowing music opens with Violin 2 and Viola pulsing back and forth between a bi-tonal passage of C major and D major. The cello enters with a simple pedal C followed by a lightly chirping Violin 1.

	The music is intentionally gentle, optimistic, and punctuated with lyrical melodic lines. The composition passes the themes back and forth between each instrument and reaches a full tutti at measure 82. The work returns to the gentleness of the opening passage of  Violin 2 and Viola and grows in energy to its final cadence on a G major chord.

Audio, Perusal, and Video Scores available at www.stephencomposer.com

About the Composer...
	Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. He composes for the simple joy of it. The name SARAHTIM comes from simply combining the name of his daughter Sarah and his son Timothy.

	Stephen studied at Cerritos College from 1976-78 with composer Philip Westin, who studied with Roy Harris and Ingolf Dahl. From 1978-1980, Stephen studied with composer W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. McBeth had studied with Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson. Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-84) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. 

	For nearly 40 years, Stephen taught K 12 instrumental music concurrently in both the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and a Public School (California High School) setting. With a full-time teaching load, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months. Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel, La Habra, Ca. where he attends.

Amazing Grace - “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this:  While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”  (Romans 5:7-8 NIV)

"...along a sunlit path..."  String Orchestra Version

“Mustangs” is an intentionally western themed work intended to depict a herd of  Mustangs running wildly through the plains, grazing calmly by a stream, and then running off again on a wild adventure. 

“Mustangs” is one of four commissioned works by the Omaha Conservatory of Music for their 2022 Soundwaves Summer Music Camp.

"Mustangs" for String Orchestra

www.stephenhillcomposer.com (Score and Parts Available)

About the Work…  
The Omaha Conservatory of Music commissioned this work for their 2022 Sound Waves Music Camp. Their theme for the week was, “Animals”. A Short Symphony (for Chipmunks, Prairie Dogs, Two-Year-Old, and Other Cute Little Critters) is an intentionally playful work written with the young musician in mind. The melodic and accompanying material stays with the keys of D and G Major. 

Three short movements depicting “A Day in the Life” 
Mvt. 1 - Scurrying About (A mixture of playful pizzicato and arco bowing)  Mvt. 2 - Time for a Nap (A quiet lyric and restful movement)  
Mvt. 3 - Full of Life (An energetic final movement to end the day) 

About the Composer… 
Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. His compositional lineage includes the likes of Roy Harris, Ingolf Dahl, Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson through study with Philip Westin (Cerritos College, 1976-1978) and most notably with W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (1978-1980). Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-83) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. He composes for the simple joy of it. 

For over 40 years, Stephen taught K-12 instrumental music in the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and Public School (California High School) settings. Though semi-retired, Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel in La Habra, CA., where Stephen attends. When teaching full-time, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months and publishes through his company, SARAHTIM–a title which comes from simply combining the name of his daughter Sarah and son Timothy. 

("About the Composer" - Notes by Dr. John Burdett, Azusa Pacific University)

Short Symphony No. 1 for Chipmunks, Prairie Dogs, 2 year olds and other Cute Little Critters - Gr. 2

Commissioned by the Omaha Conservatory of Music

The Preposterous Quest of Perceval, Parsifal, a Pair of Pleasantly Playful Penguins

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Short impressions of the views from the front yard

Sections:
1. The Day Begins
2. The Hummingbirds
3. The Green Finch
4. The Green Parrots of Whittier
5. The Hawk

Five Scenes "From the Kitchen Window"  String Orchestra

Commissioned by the Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic, Dr. Gene Chung Director.

Fanfares and Flourishes on Adeste Fideles for Orchestra

Noted for its hills and unique rock formations, the Alabama Hills are located off of Highway 395 in the Owens Valley of Central California and runs along the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain range near the city of Lone Pine. Alabama Hills is the site where many westerns were filmed. It is also a great place to do some camping and fishing along the Owens River.

​The music is written with the intention to capture the moods of both the scenic beauty and the rough and rugged landscape of the Old West.

"Alabama Hills" for String Orchestra

McBETH Conducts McBETH- Volume 3

Caccia by W. Francis McBeth

McBETH Conducts McBETH- Volume 1

Drammatico

Divergents

McBeth Conducts McBeth-Volume 2

Mosaic

Symphonic Wind Music of Francis McBeth: From the 90s

They Hung Their Harps In The Willows, Op. 77

To Be Fed By Ravens

Flourishes

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: Live At Ouachita Baptist University

Symphony No 3, III. Allegro Agitato

Symphony No. 3, II. Sensitively

Symphony No.3, I. Drammatico

The Legacy of John Barnes Chance

Incantation and Dance

Fiesta!

Symphonic Dance No. 3 "Fiesta"

Teaching Music Through Performance in Band Vol 1 - Grade 4 [Disc 1]

Caccia and Chorale - Chorale - Williams

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To Glen Kamida and nTyme - https://www.ntyme.org/

About the Work... 
An impression and reflection on Psalm 1:3:
“He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bear fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.”

This work was composed as a gift to Glen Kamida, an amazing teacher, musician, and friend to many. Glen’s 40-year teaching career has left a wonderful legacy and a truly positive influence on his students who range from early childhood to ages 80+. 

(See Glen’s non-profit work with nTyme - North Torrance Youth Musicians Ensemble - https://www.ntyme.org/ )

“... like a tree planted beside flowing streams...” was written with the younger musician in mind with limited rhythms and ranges. Since Glen is a noted clarinetist, the orchestration places the clarinet section at the beginning of the work with a flowing progression of notes reflective of a quiet stream. The work weaves back and forth between quiet, flowing, and majestic passages.

About the Composer...
Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. His compositional lineage includes the likes of Roy Harris, Ingolf Dahl, Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson through study with Philip Westin (Cerritos College, 1976-1978) and most notably with W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (1978-1980). Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-83) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. He composes for the simple joy of it.

For over 40 years, Stephen taught K-12 instrumental music in the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and Public School (California High School) settings. Though semi-retired, Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part- time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel in La Habra, CA., where Stephen attends. When teaching full-time, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full- time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months and publishes through his company, SARAHTIM–a title which comes from simply combining the name of his daughter Sarah and son Timothy. 

("About the Composer" - Notes by Dr. John Burdett, Azusa Pacific University)

Instrumentation
Flute 1,2
Oboe
Bb Clarinet 1,2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Eb Alto Saxophone 1,2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1,2
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion
(Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tenor Drum, Shaker, Claves, Tambourine, Triangle, Wind Chimes, Cymbals, Gong, Rain Stick) Mallets
(Vibraphone, Glockenspiel)
Piano 

Duration - ca. 3:15

"...like a tree planted beside flowing streams..." (Psalm 1:3) (Band Grade1.5-2)

The Seventh Seal by W. Francis McBeth

Beowulf

Written for my orchestra students at California High School

I. Cheerful Youth - to Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
II. Musique de Nuit  - to Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
III. Heart-rending - to Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)

Short Symphony No. 2 "Impressions" for String Orchestra

9 short concert works for String Orchestra using just the first five notes of the D major scale for teaching basic sight rhythms.

Shield Of Courage -  "...a shield around me..." (Psalm 3:3) for String Orchestra

Joyful Song - "...shout for joy and be glad..." (Psalm 35:27) for String Orchestra

Wings of the Wind - "...walking on the wings of the wind..." (Psalm 104:3) for String Orchestra

Marche Grandeur - "...like the great mountains..." (Psalm 36:6) for String Orchestra

Waiting - "I will wait...." (Psalm 59:9) for String Orchestra

Fishing with a Friend- Violin and Piano

Fishing with a Friend - Cello and Piano

Fishing with a Friend - Viola and Piano

Fishing with a Friend Violin, Cello and Piano Score

Fishing with a Friend Violin, Viola, Piano Score

Written for my orchestra students at California High School

I. Prologue
II. "How lonely sits the city..." (Lamentations 1:1)
III. Toccata

Short Symphony No. 3 for String Orchestra

“Waiting” is the first in a series of ten concert pieces that are based on the “More with less…” rhythm studies from SARAHTIM Music Publishing. This composition uses only the first five notes of the Concert B-flat major scale (B-flat, C, D, E-flat, F) to create a meaningful musical experience. The aim is to help musicians master the fundamental sight rhythms featured in each composition.

Reflecting on over 40 years as a K-12 instrumental music teacher, I concentrated on the idea of teaching more with less. My goal was to help my students achieve a level of playing where they could teach themselves the music presented to them. I aimed to provide them with practical methods for drilling, reviewing, and mastering what I called "Basic Sight Rhythms." 

By focusing on just nine specific rhythms that I categorize as "Basic Sight Rhythms" and utilizing a limited set of five notes, the primary objective of these exercises and concert works is to help students read and master these fundamental rhythms. This embodies the concept of "more with less." Students can always learn new fingerings to play in higher or lower registers.

Waiting  (Concert Piece No. 1)  - "More with less..." Series for Concert Band

“Marche Grandeur” is the second in a series of ten concert pieces that are based on the “More with less…” rhythm studies from SARAHTIM Music Publishing. This composition uses only the first five notes of the Concert B-flat major scale (B-flat, C, D, E-flat, F) to create a meaningful musical experience. The aim is to help musicians master the fundamental sight rhythms featured in each composition.

Reflecting on over 40 years as a K-12 instrumental music teacher, I concentrated on the idea of teaching more with less. My goal was to help my students achieve a level of playing where they could teach themselves the music presented to them. I aimed to provide them with practical methods for drilling, reviewing, and mastering what I called "Basic Sight Rhythms." 

By focusing on just nine specific rhythms that I categorize as "Basic Sight Rhythms" and utilizing a limited set of five notes, the primary objective of these exercises and concert works is to help students read and master these fundamental rhythms. This embodies the concept of "more with less." Students can always learn new fingerings to play in higher or lower registers.

Marche Grandeur  (Ps.36.6) - Concert Piece No. 2 "More with less..." Series for Concert Band

“Joyful Song” is the third in a series of ten concert pieces that are based on the “More with less…” rhythm studies from SARAHTIM Music Publishing. This composition uses only the first five notes of the Concert B-flat major scale (B-flat, C, D, E-flat, F) to create a meaningful musical experience. The aim is to help musicians master the fundamental sight rhythms featured in each composition.

Reflecting on over 40 years as a K-12 instrumental music teacher, I concentrated on the idea of teaching more with less. My goal was to help my students achieve a level of playing where they could teach themselves the music presented to them. I aimed to provide them with practical methods for drilling, reviewing, and mastering what I called "Basic Sight Rhythms."

By focusing on just nine specific rhythms that I categorize as "Basic Sight Rhythms" and utilizing a limited set of five notes, the primary objective of these exercises and concert works is to help students read and master these fundamental rhythms. This embodies the concept of "more with less." Students can always learn new fingerings to play in higher or lower registers.

Joyful Song (Ps. 35.27) Concert Piece No 3 "More with less..." Series for Concert Band

Perusal Score: www.stephenhillcomposer.com

I wrote this in 1995 for String Orchestra and Two Pianos. 

Life can be hectic, hard, challenging, fast paced, with sudden unexpected twists and turns that are not all bad. Life is an adventure. Happiness, is a choice in the midst of the adventure.

The 1st and 2nd Violins have distinct melodic material that repeats at greater distances apart as the piece progresses. Eventually, the melodic material realigns to the original entrances of the beginning. The minor 3rd modulations are sudden and random, often in the middle of the melodic material. 

The piece is driven by the obstinate patterns of the Cellos, Basses and Pianos.

"…and the pursuit of happiness" for String Orchestra and 2 pianos

About the Work...
	Written in 2005, this Chorale Prelude is a brief setting of the Advent Hymn Veni, Veni Emmanuel for Wind Ensemble. The piece was composed for the California High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Doug Nordquist. The melody for the Christian Advent Hymn Veni, Veni Emmanuel, has been traced back to the 15th century. The verses we use today are of modern origin.
	
In contrast to the Wind Ensemble version in F Minor, the Full Orchestra setting retains the key of E minor. The work begins with the percussion section softly setting a rhythmic pulse and mood that prepares for the entrance of the piccolo solo. The piccolo, joined by the flute section, quickly grows in energy and volume as the other instruments enter. The Full band cadences at letter E, where the hymn tune is clearly stated and played with majesty. (You will find, in one of the counter-lines, the brief reference to Bach’s Little Fugue in G Minor.)

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About the Composer...
	Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. He composes for the simple joy of it. The name SARAHTIM comes from simply 
combining the name of his daughter Sarah and his son Timothy.

	Stephen studied at Cerritos College from 1976-78 with composer Philip Westin, who studied with Roy Harris and Ingolf Dahl. From 1978-1980, Stephen studied with composer W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. McBeth had studied with Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson. Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-84) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. 

	For nearly 40 years, Stephen taught K 12 instrumental music concurrently in both the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and a Public School (California High School) setting. With a full-time teaching load, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months. Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel, La Habra, Ca. where he attends.

Amazing Grace - “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this:  While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”  (Romans 5:7-8 NIV)

Chorale Prelude on Veni, Veni Emmanuel (Orchestra Version)

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Premiered by the Ouachita Baptist University Wind Ensemble
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Conducted by Dr. Craig Hamilton

About the Work...
Saddle-Up! This "Western" themed piece was written over the weekend of March 11-13, 2016. I was home with a cold and looking through some old pictures. I was inspired by the picture of my teacher, Dr. McBeth holding his saddle. I reflected on my childhood memories of watching old western movies with Roy Rogers and John Wayne. Western movies such as The Cowboys, Rio Bravo, El Dorado, Big Jake, Chisholm, The Magnificent Seven, Silverado and Lonesome Dove. There were also the many western themed TV shows, The Riflemen, The High Chaparral, Wagon Train, Rawhide, Bonanza, The Big Valley, The Virginian and The Wild, Wild West. All special memories of my childhood.

Years ago, I was given a cup by one of my students. It sits on the desk of my home studio. The title Saddle-Up!, is borrowed from the John Wayne quote on the cup - "Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway."

Saddle-Up! was not commissioned by any group and was simply written for the sheer fun of it. It was composed as a gift for, and dedicated to, the Ouachita Baptist University, Wind Ensemble, Dr. Craig Hamilton, Director.

Outline of Saddle Up!
Ms. 0-7 - Rise and Shine!...We’re Burning Daylight!...Breaking camp
Ms. 8-19 - Saddle-Up!...Move ‘em out.
Ms. 20-51 - The Drive
Ms. 52-64 - Sunset on the Prairie
Ms. 65-101 - A Night under the Stars
Ms.102-109 - Sunrise
Ms. 110-116 - Rise and Shine!...We’re Burning Daylight!...Breaking camp
Ms. 117-126 - Saddle-Up!...Move ‘em out
Ms. 127-150 - There’s nothing like bringing in a herd.

Saddle Up! Composed for the Ouachita Baptist University Wind Ensemble, Dr. Craig Hamilton

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A reflection on an old college memory of a peaceful and relaxing Saturday morning spent fishing with a friend in the Ouachita River behind the music building at Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Recording - Sibelius/Note Performer

Fishing with a Friend for Solo Flute, Solo Clarinet, Strings, Harp, Piano

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Scenes from West Yellowstone for Tuba and Orchestra 

I. Meadows along the Madison
II. Prairie Dogs
III. Snowfall at Indian Creek
IV. Birds in the Meadow
V. A Deer in the Rain
VI. Fly Fishing for Browns on the Madison

Scenes from West Yellowstone for Tuba and Orchestra

About the Work...
	Chorales, Fanfares, and Variations on a Hymn Tune was commissioned by Dr. Gene Chung, Orchestra Director at Pasadena Christian Schools.

1. Chorale 1 (Reflecting on my 18th-century harmony class with Philip Westin)
2. Chorale 2 (Reflecting on the American School, Hanson, Schuman, Harris, Copland, McBeth)
3. Fanfare 1
4. Variation 1 (Bright, Playful, youthful energy)
5. Fanfare 2
6. Variation 2 (Soulful, introspective)
7. Variation 3 (Bombastic, exuberant)
8. Fanfare 3

This setting is based on the hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling by Charles Wesley and John Zundel.

Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down;
Fix in us thy humble dwelling; All thy faithful mercies crown!
Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter every trembling heart.

Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit, Into every troubled breast!
Let us all in Thee inherit; Let us find that promised rest.
Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its Beginning, Set our hearts at liberty.

Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive;
Suddenly return and never, Never more Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love.

Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be.
Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee;
Changed from glory into glory, 'Til in heaven we take our place,
'Til we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Audio, Perusal, and Video Scores available at www.stephencomposer.com

About the Composer...
	Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. He composes for the simple joy of it. The name SARAHTIM comes from simply 
combining the name of his daughter Sarah and his son Timothy.

	Stephen studied at Cerritos College from 1976-78 with composer Philip Westin, who studied with Roy Harris and Ingolf Dahl. From 1978-1980, Stephen studied with composer W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. McBeth had studied with Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson. Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-84) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. 

	For nearly 40 years, Stephen taught K 12 instrumental music concurrently in both the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and a Public School (California High School) setting. With a full-time teaching load, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months. Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel, La Habra, Ca. where he attends.

Amazing Grace - “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this:  While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”  (Romans 5:7-8 NIV)

1. Chorales, Fanfares and Variations on a Hymn Tune

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Key of D, easy range, upbeat, youthful energy, syncopated and certainly rhythmic.

Title borrowed from I Corinthians 9:24.

mp3 by Note Performer

"Run In Such A Way…" for String Orchestra

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Composed as a type of Pomp and Circumstance for the combined Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Concert Band at California High School to perform each year at the Graduation Ceremonies.

A Tribute piece to my teacher W. Francis McBeth.

McBeth - Fanfare and Hymn (Orchestra Version)

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About the Work…. originally written for my orchestra students at California High School, this Band Version adds the power of the Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion sections.
   
    "Run in such a way..." is a reflection on Joy. I was thinking of the quote by the 1924 Scottish Olympic runner, Eric Liddell: “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! And when I run I feel His pleasure.”
​
     The phrase, “Run in such a way…” is borrowed from a passage in the New Testament Book of I Corinthians chapter 9 verse 24. This setting work for Band is a musical impression of the passage I learned during my childhood days at Sunday School.
​
    (I Corinthians 9:24-27 CBV) “Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable crown. So I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air. Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.”
​
     In 1972, the “Jogging” craze of the time caught my attention during my 8th-grade year of JrHigh. When I learned that the PE teacher was going to give an “A” to the first four students to complete the warm-up run, I thought, I could at least try for that. Being rewarded with an “A” was a motivating factor for sure. It took some time to get in shape enough to be one of the first four, but the daily trying paid off to the point where it became a consistent “A”.

"Run In Such A Way…" Grade 3 Wind Ensemble Version

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About the Work...(Orchestra Version)
Saddle-Up! This "Western" themed piece was written over the weekend of March 11-13, 2016. I was home with a cold and looking through some old pictures. I was inspired by the picture of my teacher, Dr. McBeth holding his saddle. I reflected on my childhood memories of watching old western movies with Roy Rogers and John Wayne. Western movies such as The Cowboys, Rio Bravo, El Dorado, Big Jake, Chisholm, The Magnificent Seven, Silverado and Lonesome Dove. There were also the many western themed TV shows, The Riflemen, The High Chaparral, Wagon Train, Rawhide, Bonanza, The Big Valley, The Virginian and The Wild, Wild West. All special memories of my childhood.

Years ago, I was given a cup by one of my students. It sits on the desk of my home studio. The title Saddle-Up!, is borrowed from the John Wayne quote on the cup - "Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway."

Saddle-Up! was not commissioned by any group and was simply written for the sheer fun of it. It was composed as a gift for, and dedicated to, the Ouachita Baptist University, Wind Ensemble, Dr. Craig Hamilton, Director.

Outline of Saddle Up!
Ms. 0-7 - Rise and Shine!...We’re Burning Daylight!...Breaking camp
Ms. 8-19 - Saddle-Up!...Move ‘em out.
Ms. 20-51 - The Drive
Ms. 52-64 - Sunset on the Prairie
Ms. 65-101 - A Night under the Stars
Ms.102-109 - Sunrise
Ms. 110-116 - Rise and Shine!...We’re Burning Daylight!...Breaking camp
Ms. 117-126 - Saddle-Up!...Move ‘em out
Ms. 127-150 - There’s nothing like bringing in a herd.

Saddle - Up! (Orchestra Version)

About the Work…

Chorale (Reflectively q=78)
Toccata (Aggressively q=120)

An impression of Psalm 45:3,4

“Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor -
in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.”

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About the Composer...
	Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. He composes for the simple joy of it. The name SARAHTIM comes from simply 
combining the name of his daughter Sarah and his son Timothy.

	Stephen studied at Cerritos College from 1976-78 with composer Philip Westin, who studied with Roy Harris and Ingolf Dahl. From 1978-1980, Stephen studied with composer W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. McBeth had studied with Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson. Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-84) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. 

	For nearly 40 years, Stephen taught K 12 instrumental music concurrently in both the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and a Public School (California High School) setting. With a full-time teaching load, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months. Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel, La Habra, Ca. where he attends.

Amazing Grace - “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this:  While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”  (Romans 5:7-8 NIV)

"…in your splendor ride triumphantly…" Grade 3 (SCSBOA Festival List)

Intentionally written in a simple, melodic, and older sentimental style. 

An impression of Psalm 4:8 
"I will both lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, Lord, make me live in safety."

"The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff ​— ​they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live."  (Psalms 23)

"I Will Both Lie Down And Sleep In Peace…" (Psalm 4:8, Psalm 23) for String Orchestra

Sheet Music available at www.stephenhillcomposer.com

About the Work...
	“Before the mountains were born…” is a two-movement work reflecting on two Old Testament passages. 

 1. Chorale - Psalm 90:2 “Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from eternity to eternity, you are God.” 
	
Lyrical and Polytonal. The Chorale begins the work with gentleness and returns after the Toccata to conclude in triumph.

 2. Toccata - Psalm 98:8,9 “Let the rivers clap their hands; let the mountains shout together for joy before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world righteously and the peoples fairly.” 

The Toccata begins with a rhythmic timpani solo that remains upbeat and joyful as each section enters, culminating in a jubilant and rapturous tutti. The timpani solo returns and sets up the closing section. The brass section enters, joined with accompanying woodwind flourishes that build to a triumphant restatement of the Chorale.

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About the Composer...
	Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. He composes for the simple joy of it. The name SARAHTIM comes from simply 
combining the name of his daughter Sarah and his son Timothy.

	Stephen studied at Cerritos College from 1976-78 with composer Philip Westin, who studied with Roy Harris and Ingolf Dahl. From 1978-1980, Stephen studied with composer W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. McBeth had studied with Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson. Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-84) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. 

	For nearly 40 years, Stephen taught K 12 instrumental music concurrently in both the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and a Public School (California High School) setting. With a full-time teaching load, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months. Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel, La Habra, Ca. where he attends.

Amazing Grace - “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this:  While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”  (Romans 5:7-8 NIV)

"Before the Mountains were born..."  - Chorale and Toccata

About the Work…
“…from the rising of the sun…” is an impression and reflection on Psalm 50:1. “The Mighty One, God, the Lord speaks; he summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting .”

The opening fanfare begins in the woodwinds and mallets. The flutes alternate between the tonalities of Eb and Db while the clarinets do the reverse, Db, and Eb giving the rhythmic figure a “bi-tonal” quality to the sound. The woodwinds and brass trade the rhythmic fanfare back and forth throughout the opening section. At measure 7, the woodwind figure continues against a new fanfare figure in the brass. The work alternates between fanfare and lyrical passages. 

The work was composed within comfortable ranges for all sections. The parts for the clarinet remain below the break until measure 41, the first clarinets have the option of taking the upper octave. 

About the Composer…
Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. His compositional lineage includes the likes of Roy Harris, Ingolf Dahl, Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson through study with Philip Westin (Cerritos College, 1976-1978) and most notably with W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (1978-1980). Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-83) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. He composes for the simple joy of it. 

For over 40 years, Stephen taught K-12 instrumental music in the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and Public School (California High School) settings. Though semi-retired, Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel in La Habra, CA., where Stephen attends. When teaching full-time, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months and publishes through his company, SARAHTIM–a title which comes from simply combining the name of his daughter Sarah and son Timothy. 

("About the Composer..." Notes by Dr. John Burdett, Azusa Pacific University)

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1-2
Oboe
Bb Clarinet 1-2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Eb Alto Saxophone 1-2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1-2
French Horn
Trombone 1-2
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion 
(Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Sleigh Bells, Triangle, Tambourine, Wind Chimes, Cymbals, Gong)
Mallets                 
(Vibraphone, Glockenspiel)

Duration - ca. 2:30

"...from the rising of the sun..." Concert Band (Grade 2)

Instrumentation
Violin 1 
Violin 2 
Viola Cello 
String Bass

Duration - ca. 3:10

About the Work...
Divergent Pulsations was written for the simple joy of it. The
title Divergent points to the contrasting pulsating rhythms with the sentimental lyrical melodic lines and the contemporary harmonic elements with the lighter harmonic material.

About the Composer...
Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. His compositional lineage includes the likes of Roy Harris, Ingolf Dahl, Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson through study with Philip Westin (Cerritos College, 1976-1978) and most notably with W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (1978-1980). Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-83) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. He composes for the simple joy of it.

For over 40 years, Stephen taught K-12 instrumental music in the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and Public School (California High School) settings. Though semi-retired, Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel in La Habra, CA., where Stephen attends. When teaching full-time, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months and publishes through his company, SARAHTIM–a title which comes from simply combining the name of his daughter Sarah and son Timothy. 

(Notes by Dr. John Burdett, Azusa Pacific University)

Divergent Pulsations for String Orchestra (Grade 2.5-3)

https://stephenhillcomposer.com (Score and Parts Available)

About the Work…
“ Lacrimosa” - (Latin for weeping, tearful used in the Requiem Mass)

“By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.” (Psalm 137:1,2)
	
In life, there are certainly moments of great joy. Yet, by contrast, there are also accompanying moments of sorrow. In moments of joy and sorrow, we find the lessons that can help us grow stronger in faith, hope, and love and meet the challenges that will come our way.

The text recalls William Walton’s usage in “Belshazzar's Feast” and in W. Francis McBeth’s “They Hung Their Harps in the Willows”.
	
Written over two late evenings of August 28-29, 2020, Lacrimosa is meant to be an expressive, emotional, harmonically, and orchestrally colorful piece within a limited Grade 2/3 scope regarding instrument ranges and carefully written passages for easier fingerings.

About the Composer…
Stephen Hill (b.1958) was born and raised in Southern California. His compositional lineage includes the likes of Roy Harris, Ingolf Dahl, Clifton Williams, Bernard Rogers, and Howard Hanson through study with Philip Westin (Cerritos College, 1976-1978) and most notably with W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (1978-1980). Stephen continued with graduate work at California State University, Los Angeles (1980-83) with composers Dr. Byong Kon Kim and William Hill. He composes for the simple joy of it. 

For over 40 years, Stephen taught K-12 instrumental music in the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and Public School (California High School) settings. Though semi-retired, Stephen still works with students by continuing to teach part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel in La Habra, CA., where Stephen attends. When teaching full-time, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege to compose beyond just the summer months and publishes through his company, SARAHTIM–a title which comes from simply combining the name of his daughter Sarah and son Timothy. 

("About the Composer" - Notes by Dr. John Burdett, Azusa Pacific University)

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1-2
Oboe
Bb Clarinet 1-2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Eb Alto Saxophone 1-2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1-2
French Horn
Trombone 1-2
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion 
(Bass Drum, Wind Chimes, Cymbals, Gong)                                                                                     
Mallets                                                                                                                       
(Chimes, Vibraphone, Marimba, Glockenspiel)

Duration - ca. 4:30

Lacrimosa - "...there we sat down and wept..." (Psalm 137:1)

Studied with the following teachers:
Philip Westin at Cerritos College, Norwalk, Ca. 1976-78. Dr. W. Francis McBeth at Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Ark. 1978-80, B.Music Theory and Composition. Dr. Byong Kon Kim at California State University, Los Angeles 1980-83 M.A. Music Composition.

I taught K-12 Instrumental Music for Whittier Christian Schools and currently still directing the Orchestra at California High School in Whittier, Ca.

SARAHTIM Music Publishing (Stephen Hill)

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