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Stacking

(2020)
  • For concert band (piccolo, 4 flutes, oboe, clarinet in Eb, 3 clarinets in Bb, bass clarinet in Bb, bassoon, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2 horns in F, 3 trumpets in C, 2 tenor trombones, euphonium, tuba, 4 percussion)
  • Duration: 4 minutes
  • Grade level: 4+
  • Premiered by Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble, James Minnix, conductor

While initially conceived as a grade 3 piece, Stacking inadvertently progressed into a grade 4 work due to its complexity. Nevertheless, it is an engaging exploration of various scales, an essential element for all musicians to learn and practice. The piece centers around major and minor scales, along with whole-tone and octatonic scales. The underlying energy of the work is driven by dynamic rhythms, in the aim to make Stacking both a challenging and enjoyable musical experience.

Performances

Stacking

3:00 PM CST |

Sunday, December 13, 2026

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Bands
Devin Otto, conductor
Music Hall, Arts and Communication Center
Oshkosh, WI

Stacking

7:00 PM EST |

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Central Connecticut State University Wind Ensemble
James Minnix, conductor
Capistrano Concert Hall, Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Stacking

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

SUNY Potsdam Concert Band
Brian K. Doyle, conductor
Potsdam, NY

Stacking

7:30 PM CDT |

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Kansas State Wind Symphony
Alex Wimmer, conductor
McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Stacking

7:30 PM CDT |

Monday, September 30, 2024

University of Arkansas Wind Ensemble
Chris Knighten, conductor
Faulkner Performing Arts Center, University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Stacking

7:30 PM CST |

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Hindsley Symphonic Band
Kim Fleming, conductor
Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Stacking

8:00 PM EST |

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Brandeis University Wind Ensemble
Tom Souza, conductor
Slosberg Music Center, Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Stacking

7:30 PM PDT |

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Danh Pham, conductor
Bryan Hall Theater, Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Stacking

7:30 PM EDT |

Sunday, May 1, 2022

Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble
James Minnix, conductor
Lincoln Theater, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Stacking (canceled)

7:30 PM EDT |

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble
Glen Adsit, conductor
Lincoln Theater, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

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