Jesse Ayers

 

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"Total Knock Out"

"The Passion of John Brown is a total knock-out.  On a purely visceral level it is magnificent."  —Christopher Wilkins, Music Director, Akron Symphony Orchestra

Americana

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Passion of John Brown, The

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WINNER 2011 AMERICAN PRIZE for ORCHESTRAL COMPOSITION
Orchestra and narrator.  Surround-sound.   19 min.    3333 (or 2222)   4431   timp+3  pno  hp  strings
The life of controversial abolitionist John Brown.  Terrorist or freedom fighter?  Sinner or saint?
Score $30     Parts rental     ORDER/QUESTION
"An amazing work, beautifully paced and orchestrated. I love it." —David Daniels, conductor

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Amazing Gospel Grace

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SATB +piano.   5 minutes.   From the suite Hymns We All Knew
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Hymns We All Knew

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SATB +piano.    16 minutes.  A suite of four American hymns.   Each title also available individually.
Complete set:    e-License  $7 per copy         ORDER



1. Softly and Tenderly     2. There Is A Fountain    3. When I Survey    4. Amazing Gospel Grace
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Rachel Weeping for Her Children: September 11, 2001

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Symphonic Winds.   3 minutes.   Grade 4-5.  
An expression of the anguish and shock we all felt on September 11.
Score & parts $45 (electronic delivery)     ORDER/QUESTION

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Rachel Weeping for Her Children: September 11, 2001

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Orchestra.   3 minutes.   2200  4331  timp+1  strings   
An expression of the anguish and disbelief we all felt on September 11.
"Shock and awe"—David Holsinger, conductor and composer
Score $15     Parts $75      e-Parts $40     PURCHASE/QUESTION

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Softly and Tenderly

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SATB +piano.   5 minutes.   From the suite Hymns We All Knew
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There Is A Fountain

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SATB a capalla.   4 minutes.   From the suite Hymns We All Knew
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When I Survey

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SATB a capalla.    2.5 minutes.   From the suite Hymns We All Knew
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