The Greatest Thief

Multi-tracked clarinet, flute and alto flute with gradual layers of beats.

['Blown in the Wind' was  an alternative title but I stuck to the present title as a nod to my favourite Jeff Beck album.]

Pic: taken from  Hitesh Durgani by Beth Verheyden c/o Pinterest.

BLOW BY BLOW

“Sitting on the opening sequence up until the piano solo, I was never sure where I wanted this piece to go exactly. I was very content with how the opening sounded, but I was never satisfied with anything I wrote beyond that. I was stuck on what to do, going away for a month, and coming back to it, and scrapping everything I worked on, then went away again. I kept repeating this cycle until February, I was hit with an idea; I could dedicate this piece to the love of my life. I quickly went back and struck with new-found inspiration; I quickly wrote the solo trumpet melody and planned out my idea for the piece.

The Sun Rises tells the tale of, well, the sun rising. I wrote the piece with the idea of slowly building energy throughout the piece, until the piece can't build any longer, and it explodes in the full force of the band. The piece captures just sitting on a deck, looking over the lake, and slowly seeing the sun rise; as it slowly brightens and warms everything around it. And by the time it fully rises, the surrounding nature just explodes with color and life."

Composed by: Miles Plite (ASCAP)
For Wind Symphony
© 2025. Miles Plite Music (ASCAP). All RIghts Reserved.

The Sun Rises

Would Icarus Fly Again? is a single-movement wind ensemble piece relating to the Greek Mythology story of Daedalus and Icarus. Instead of creating a strict narrative retelling of the story, this piece is used more as a hypothetical situation question. If Icarus could go back in time, would he still fly, despite his past failure?  The short answer is yes, he would. However, I believe he would have a different approach and not be overly ambitious like before. He would know his limits and excel even further because of it.

This piece depicts Icarus’s emotions/thoughts as he wanders the Labyrinth with his father. Labyrinths are used in many spiritual practices as a means for people to find themselves and life’s meaning. As Icarus is trying to find an exit from the labyrinth, he is also trying to find himself and break free from his mind. What happened? Where did he go wrong? Should he give up and never fly again? In the piece, you can hear the opening motive begin stately but slowly morph and fade over time in the cold, desolate maze. Using interesting key centers, repeating motives, and tantalizing textures/colors, the piece explores, wanders, and gets lost. Over time, we are reunited with a triumphant reprise of the opening motive. 

Special thanks to the National Band Association, the United States Air Force Band, and my amazing conductor, David Ramos. 

Would Icarus Fly Again? (2022/2024) - Willie Cornish, Jr.

This inspiring new concert band work by John David Hazlett begins in a place of quiet uncertainty, its opening phrases reflecting doubt and hesitant steps. Gradually, shimmering harmonies and flowing rhythms emerge, symbolizing the soul’s journey toward courage and confidence.

Through each shift in texture and color, the music reveals how we rise
above hesitation, finding strength and hope in persistence. It is a tribute to the unseen, beautiful dance of the human spirit, moving from fear to freedom, and rising undeniably toward light and purpose. To Dance Beyond Doubt ultimately invites the listener to rise, to move, and to celebrate the fearless dance that lies within.

4FrontMusic.org
John David Hazlett

TO DANCE BEYOND DOUBT by John David Hazlett (Concert Band)

MAY THE WINDS WELCOME YOU by John David Hazlett (Concert Band)

Vast and Curious for Horn and Tuba I.

Vast and Curious for Horn and Tuba III.

Vast and Curious for Horn and Tuba II.

Catalyst, for concert band
​Grade 4
https://www.katherinebergman.net/catalyst.html

Catalyst

Composer, Arranger, and music lover.
Furman University '22
University of Michigan '24
Visit my website for more!: www.williecornishjr.com

Groundbreaking compositions and arrangements for marching band, concert band ensembles, and chamber groups by acclaimed composer John David Hazlett. Performed by exceptional high school, collegiate, and professional musicians worldwide, Hazlett’s music pushes boundaries, ignites passion, and transforms performances into unforgettable experiences. Delivering bold innovation and timeless artistry through music that inspires and endures!

Woodwind-powered experimental music (jazz/blues/ambient/funk/fusion/free improv....)[MOST TRACKS ARE DOWNLOADABLE] Wind instruments: tenor/alto/soprano saxes; Eb/Bb clarinets; flute/bamboo flutes; recorders; oboe; melodica (+ guitar+other various noisemakers) recorded on a Zoom MRS 1266 / R24.
Beats and other sounds: GarageBand.

Hello! I am a 19-year old composer, clarinetist, and pianist based in the United States.

Katherine Bergman is a Minnesota-based composer who draws on literature, environmentalism, and found materials to create work that has been described as hypnotic and visceral. 

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