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Starry Ocean

(2024)
  • For 2 flutes, oboe, 2 Bb clarinets, bass clarinet, bassoon, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2 horns in F, 3 trumpets in Bb, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, 4 percussion.
  • Duration: 6 minutes
  • Grade level: 3+
  • Commissioned by a consortium organized by CBDNA West/Northwest Regions (Bridgework Commission)
  • Premiered at 2024 CBDNA W/NW Regional Conference in Las Vegas, NV
  • Exclusivity for consortium members ended June 30, 2025; available to the public since July 1, 2025.

Starry Ocean is a musical journey that takes listeners deep into the depths of the ocean, capturing the alluring spectacle of marine life as it mirrors the mystical allure of a star-filled sky. The narrative in the music seeks to depict the enchanting undersea landscape that resembles Van Gogh's "Starry Night." The piece begins with a tranquil, serene depiction of the undersea world, gradually building in complexity as the marine life becomes more active and vibrant. The music reflects this flurry of activity within this undersea cosmos, creating a soundscape that is as intriguing as the bioluminescent creatures in the deep ocean.


Starry Ocean is a celebration of the beauty and mystery of our oceans, presented through the lens of a grade 3+ wind ensemble.

Performances

Starry Ocean

4:00 PM CST |

Sunday, February 28, 2027

San Antonio Wind Symphony
Trinity University, Ruth Taylor Recital Hall
San Antonio, TX

Starry Ocean

3:00 PM CST |

Sunday, December 13, 2026

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

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM PST |

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Diablo Valley College Wind Ensemble
Kaitlin Bove, conductor
DVC Performing Arts Center
Pleasant Hill, CA

Starry Ocean

1:00 PM PDT |

Sunday, May 10, 2026

College of the Desert Symphonic Band
Dr. Michael Fleischmann, conductor
McCallum Theatre, Helene Galen Performing Arts Center
Palm Desert, CA

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM PDT |

Friday, May 8, 2026

Maria Carrillo High School
Matt Bringedahl, conductor
Weill Hall, Green Music Center
Rohnert Park, CA

Starry Ocean

7:00 PM PDT |

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Bella Vista High School Band
Santiago Sabado, conductor
Fair Oaks, CA

Starry Ocean

3:00 PM EDT |

Friday, March 20, 2026

Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Thomas Bourgault, conductor
Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM EDT |

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Michigan State University Symphony Band
Emily Trapani, conductor
Wharton Center, Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM PDT |

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Portland State University Wind Symphony
Edward Protzman, conductor
Lincoln Performance Hall, Portland State University
Portland, OR

Starry Ocean

7:00 PM EST |

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Yorktown High School Wind Ensemble
Joseph Witkowski, conductor
VBODA District 12 Band Assessment
Arlington, VA

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM PST |

Saturday, March 7, 2026

West Valley College Symphonic Band
Troy Davis, conductor
Cilker Lounge, West Valley College
Saratoga, CA

Starry Ocean

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Friday, March 6, 2026

ACSC Honor Band
Chris Ramos, conductor
Penang, Malaysia

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM CST |

Friday, March 6, 2026

University of Texas at Austin Symphony Band
Clifton Croomes, conductor
Bates Recital Hall, University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM CST |

Monday, February 23, 2026

Lindenwood University Wind Ensemble
Trevor Frost, conductor
J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO

Starry Ocean

6:00 PM PST |

Saturday, February 7, 2026

North County Honor Band, High School Honor Band
Dr. Edward Protzman, conductor
Hockinson High School Auditorium
Brush Prairie, WA

Starry Ocean

4:00 PM CST |

Sunday, November 23, 2025

University of Alaska Anchorage Wind Ensemble
Christopher Song, conductor
Fine Arts Recital Hall, University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM CST |

Sunday, November 16, 2025

University of Illinois Campus Band
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM MST |

Thursday, November 13, 2025

University of Utah Symphonic Band
Jason Missal, conductor
Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM EST |

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Rowan University Concert Band
Megan Cooney, conductor
Pfleeger Concert Hall, Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Starry Ocean

7:00 PM PDT |

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Sacramento State University Student Band
Amanda Lopes, conductor
Capistrano Concert Hall, Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA

Starry Ocean

8:00 PM EDT |

Friday, May 9, 2025

University of Maryland Wind Orchestra
Michael Votta, conductor
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland
College Park, MD

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM CDT |

Monday, April 28, 2025

Kansas State Concert Band
Zack Deininger, conductor
McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM PST |

Thursday, April 17, 2025

University of Puget Sound Wind Ensemble
Gerard Morris, conductor
Schneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM PST |

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

University of British Columbia Concert Winds
Meijun Chen, conductor
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Starry Ocean

2:00 PM CDT |

Saturday, March 29, 2025

St. Olaf Band
Henry L. Dorn , conductor
Trinity High School Auditorium
Euless, TX

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM CDT |

Friday, March 28, 2025

St. Olaf Band
Henry L. Dorn , conductor
Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts
Mansfield, TX

Starry Ocean

4:00 PM CDT |

Thursday, March 27, 2025

St. Olaf Band
Henry L. Dorn , conductor
CBDNA National Conference
Van Cliburn Concert Hall, Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM PST |

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Oregon State University Wind Ensemble
Erik Kar Jun Leung, conductor
LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Starry Ocean

4:00 PM HST |

Sunday, December 8, 2024

University of Hawai‘i Wind Ensemble
Jeffrey Boeckman, conductor
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM EST |

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

UNCG Symphonic Band
Jonathan Caldwell, conductor
UNCG Auditorium, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Starry Ocean

3:00 PM PST |

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Pomona College Band
Graydon Beeks, conductor
Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Starry Ocean

8:00 PM PST |

Friday, November 8, 2024

Pomona College Band
Graydon Beeks, conductor
Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM MST |

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Arizona State University Wind Ensemble
Jason Caslor, conductor
ASU Gammage, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Starry Ocean

7:30 PM PDT |

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Wind Ensemble
John Seaton, conductor
CBDNA Western/Northwestern 2024 Division Conference
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Las Vegas, NV

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