The Prayer of Elijah  (1995, revised 2004)   8 minutes
      The middle movement from ... and they gathered on Mount Carmel, a surround-sound musical depiction of the great confrontation between the Old Testament prophet Elijah and the false prophets of Baal recorded in I Kings 18.  The wind ensemble version employs a solo euphonium or solo horn, with two alto saxophones echoing the soloist from the two rear corners of the hall. The orchestral version employs a solo horn with two trombones on the echos. In both versions, extra players are behind the audience, twirling “ whirlies” an effect which has repeatedly captivated audiences.