Orchestral arrangement © 2022, Paul Cravens. 
Originally written in 2010 for the Hutchinson High School Brass Ensemble, Steve Pasche, conductor. 
All glory to God.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/into-the-sunrise-for-orchestra/

Into the Sunrise

Into The Sunrise (for Orchestra)

World premiere performance by the Concordia College Band, Peter Haberman conducting. April 25, 2021.
Music ©2020 Paul Cravens. Music recording ©2021 Concordia College. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/symphony-no-2-chromosphere-for-winds-and-percussion/

Finale From Symphony No. 2 [Concordia College Band]

A beautiful new arrangement for orchestra including many familiar Christmas carols; suitable to open a concert or church service. Christmas Prelude weaves together a number of beloved Christmas classics, including: “O Come O Come Emmanuel”, “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”, “O Come, All Ye Faithful”, “Angels From the Realms of Glory”, and “Go Tell It on the Mountain”. 
Music and recording ©2021 Paul Cravens. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/christmas-prelude/

Christmas Prelude

A fresh arrangement of the classic hymn for choir and orchestra. The piece focuses on the constancy of God’s character, care, and provision as a source of encouragement. Lyrics by Thomas O. Chisholm, Music by William F. Runyan, Arranged by Paul Cravens. Vocals by Mallory Rabehl and Paul Cravens.
Music and recording ©2021 Paul Cravens. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/great-is-thy-faithfulness/

Great Is Thy Faithfulness [ft. Mallory Rabehl]

A fresh arrangement of a classic Christmas carol for choir and orchestra. French Text by Placide Cappeau, Translated by John Sullivan Dwight, Music by Adolphe Adam, Arranged by Paul Cravens. Vocals by Mallory Rabehl and Paul Cravens.
Music and recording ©2021 Paul Cravens. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/o-holy-night/

O Holy Night [ft. Mallory Rabehl]

A brand new Christmas carol focused on the true hope and unity found in Christ, which encourages listeners to share God’s story of hope with others. Words and music by Paul Cravens. Vocals by Mallory Rabehl and Paul Cravens. 
Music and recording ©2021 Paul Cravens. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/look-to-christ/

Look To Christ [ft. Mallory Rabehl]

A fresh arrangement of a classic Christmas carol for choir and orchestra. Latin Text by John Francis Wade, Translated by Frederick Oakeley, Music by John Francis Wade, Arranged by Paul Cravens. Vocals by Mallory Rabehl and Paul Cravens. 
Music and recording ©2021 Paul Cravens. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/o-come-all-ye-faithful/

O Come All Ye Faithful [ft. Mallory Rabehl]

Short, lively recital piece for trumpet trio with triumphant fanfares bookending a lyrical middle section.
Music © 2010 Paul Cravens. Recording ©2023 Paul Cravens.
To learn more, go to:
paulcravens.com/portfolio/fanfare-and-variations/

Fanfare And Variations (For Three Trumpets)

Short, lively recital piece for sax quartet with triumphant fanfares bookending a lyrical middle section. 
Music © 2010 Paul Cravens. Recording ©2023 Paul Cravens. 
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/fanfare-and-variations/

Fanfare And Variations (For Sax Quartet)

Concert march in the tradition of Sousa but with some unexpected twists. Begins in a fiery, dramatic mood reminiscent of Kozhevnikov or Shostakovich, and ends with the connotation of a fun day at the fair. 
Music © 2012 Paul Cravens. Recording © 2023 Paul Cravens.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/march-the-eighteenth/

March The Eighteenth (for Brass Quintet)

Recorded during one of the final Concordia Band rehearsals of the spring 2012 semester, conducted by Foster Beyers.
Music © 2012 Paul Cravens. Recording © 2012 Concordia College. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/gratitude/

Gratitude [The Concordia Band]

Concert march in the tradition of Sousa but with some unexpected twists. Begins in a fiery, dramatic mood reminiscent of Kozhevnikov or Shostakovich, and ends with the connotation of a fun day at the fair.
Music © 2015 Paul Cravens. Performance and recording © 2015 University of New Hampshire. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/march-the-eighteenth-concert-band/

March The Eighteenth [UNH Wind Symphony]

Performance by the Concordia College Brass Choir, April 15, 2012.
Music © 2012 Paul Cravens. Performance and recording © 2012 Concordia College. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/tetra/

Tetra – III. Intermezzo [Concordia Brass Choir]

Performance by the Concordia College Brass Choir, April 15, 2012.
Music © 2012 Paul Cravens. Performance and recording © 2012 Concordia College. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/benediction/

Benediction [Concordia Brass Choir]

Performance by the Concordia Sax Quartet (2011).
Music © 2011 Paul Cravens. Performance and recording © 2011 Concordia College. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/three-dances-for-four-saxes/

Three Dances For Four Saxes

Performance of the Finale by the United States Air Force Band, David Regner conducting. June 15, 2017.
Music ©2016 Paul Cravens. Music recording ©2017 United States Air Force Band, used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/symphony-no-1-the-lords-prayer-for-winds-and-percussion/

Finale from Symphony No. 1 [USAF Band]

Characteristic recital piece for trombone in one movement. Heroic and romantic melodies are supported by lush harmonies to evoke a cinematic sense of adventure.
Performance by Nat Dickey and Andrew Steinberg, 2012

Music © 2012 Paul Cravens. Performance and recording © 2012 Concordia College. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/sonatina/

Sonatina for Trombone And Piano

Set of variations for Euphonium and Piano based on Patriótica Costarricense, a song by Costa Rican composer Manuel María Gutiérrez Flores considered by many to be the second national anthem of that country. Opens with a tango section inspired by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzola, follows with a verbatim statement of the hymn, and closes with an up-tempo Latin dance.
Performance by Gerardo Leon and Andrew Steinberg, 2012.

Music © 2012 Paul Cravens. Performance and recording © 2012 Concordia College. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/espiritu-tico/

Espíritu Tico

Premiere performance by the University of New Hampshire Concert Band, March 5th, 2020, Casey Goodwin conducting.
Music © 2020, Paul Cravens. Performance and recording © 2020 University of New Hampshire. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
To learn more, go to:
https://paulcravens.com/portfolio/from-the-ashes/

From the Ashes [UNH Concert Band]

Composer
Conductor
Songwriter
Worship Leader
Multi-instrumentalist

Paul Cravens

Popular tracks