Sing Hosanna (concert band)

A symphonic orchestra programmatic piece. College-level.

Depths of the Sea (Orchestra)

Premiered by Rose City Brass Quintet, Portland, Oregon. November, 2023.             Describes the towering pines and stately cypress trees in my neighborhood.

Tall Trees (brass quintet)

Crystal Cove (Woodwind Quintet)

Grade Level 3.5 - 4.  A great lyrical piece with a good euphonium solo.

Long Journey into Dawn (Concert Band)

This piece was selected as a finalist in the No Cal Viola Composition Contest.

Depths of the Sea (viola solo w piano accompaniment)

For Symphony Orchestra. Grade Level 4.5
Suitable for college orchestra.
Great for use as a concert opening piece.

Pioneers, Prairies and the Promised Land (symphony orchestra)

My brass quintet, as performed by the fabulous Rose City Brass Quintet, Portland, Oregon, November 11, 2023.

"Tall Trees" Rose City Brass Quintet Premier

A programmatic symphonic orchestra piece describing a lovely trail and lake in the mountains of California. The trail is near Bluff Lake, which is part of the Wildlands Conservancy.

Champion Lodgepole Pine

A lively clarinet trio (2 Bb clarinets, 1 bass clarinet), featuring programmatic descriptions of pelicans and seals.  Inspired by a trip to La Jolla Cove in California.

La Jolla Cove Clarinet Trio

A horn quartet with a mixture of classical and jazz music.

Still I Rise (horn quartet) 2023

This lyrical piece is a 3 - 3.5 level, and suitable for use as a high school festival piece.

Green Hills of Galway (Concert Band)

This quintet is written in Dorian mode, and has a unique middle (dance) section utilizing piccolo.  Contact me if you would like to purchase the parts.

Sorrow and Hope WoodWind Quintet

Symphony Orchestra programmatic piece describing the whale migration.  Utilizes unique string effects, vibraphone and harp.

Whale Odyssey

Exciting horn quartet  inspired by a chase scene from a 
classic hero vs. villain film.

Escape! Flee! (horn quartet)

Fun piece for young concert bands, which includes the flex option of performing the piece along with string orchestra.

Penguins

Thrilling piece written for a chase scene film clip from a classic hero vs. villain movie.

Escape!  (symphony orchestra)

Level 3.5.This mountain towers over the Pass area,
near Beaumont, California,
reaching 11,503 feet elevation at the peak.
There are many hiking trails up this mountain, so
use your imagination as to the streams, pine trees,
and wildlife you might see around each corner.
In the winter, the heights are covered with
snow and clouds, and the wind creates
spindrifts of swirling white snow.

Majestic Mt. San Gorgonio (concert band)

Great for young concert bands. Level 1.5 - 2, and there is a great lesson plan for creative teaching methods.  Students really enjoy performing this piece!

Windy Day Rock

Brass Quintet with open chords.  Similar to a fanfare. 

Christine M. Richardson

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