Jesse Ayers
composer
Jesse Ayers
composer



"All of Ayers' works are extremely well-crafted by a composer who really knows and respects the concert band."
—Dr. Jeffrey Doebler, Past-president, Indiana Music Educators Assn.
"Jericho is by far the most imaginative, unusual and successful work I have ever performed in 33 years of conducting.”
—Richard Fischer, conductor
NEW!
Narrator and Symphonic Winds. 12 minutes. Grade 4
A concert story with audience participation. Based on Genesis 22
| Full Score (hardcopy) | $35 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $150 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $75 |
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
NEW!
Concert band. 5 minutes. Grade 4.
An energetic whirlwind with echoes, or "flashbacks," of the classic band works.
| Full Score (hardcopy) | $25 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $100 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $50 |
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Mezzo-Soprano and Symphonic Winds. 36 minutes. Grade 5-6
A surround-sound concert story with audience participation
“Rahab is fantastic! Absolutely incredible!”—Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
EXCERPT
COMPLETE PERFORMANCE
| Full Score (hardcopy) | $75 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $400 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $200 | ||
| Piano-vocal score (hardcopy) | $30 | ||
| Piano-vocal (PDF) | $15 |
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Symphonic Winds. 16 minutes. Grade 5-6.
A surround-sound story piece with narration, optional chorus, and unorthodox audience participation.
“The most imaginative, unusual, and successful work I have ever performed!”—Dr. Richard Fischer
| Full Score (hardcopy) | $40 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $250 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $125 | ||
| Optional Choral Parts-flat rate (PDF) | $30 |
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Symphonic Winds. 25 minutes, 3 movements. Grade 5-6.
Surround sound. Striking special effects. (Movements available separately.)
“This work always blows the audience away.”—Dr. Jeffrey Scott Doebler
I. The Incantations of the Prophets of Baal
II. The Prayer of Elijah
III. The Fire of the Living God
| Full Score | $75 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $350 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $175 |
PLEASE NOTE: PDF Parts for reduced brass & percussion version available at no charge. (Reduced=no surround sound). Compare versions
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Symphonic Winds. 7.5 minutes. Grade 5-6.
Surround-sound. The first movement of ...and they gathered on Mount Carmel
| Full Score (hardcopy) | $25 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $130 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $65 |
PLEASE NOTE: PDF parts for reduced brass & percussion version available at no charge. (Reduced=no surround sound). Compare versions
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Solo Euphonium (or solo Horn) and Symphonic Winds. 8 minutes. Grade 3-4. Solo part grade 6.
Entire movement is a Euphonium solo with a striking special-effects accompaniment.
Surround sound. The 2nd movement of ...and they gathered on Mount Carmel.
| Full Score (hardcopy) | $25 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $100 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $50 | ||
| Euphonium solo(PDF) | $10 | ||
| French Horn solo (PDF) | $10 |
The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Selected to represent the USA at the 2003 ISCM World Music Days
Symphonic Winds. 9 minutes. Grade 5-6.
Surround-sound. Striking special effects. The 3rd movement of ...and they gathered on Mount Carmel.
“Fantastic piece! The hit of our tour. Bravo!” —Dr. Richard Fischer
| Full Score | $25 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $130 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $65 |
PLEASE NOTE: PDF parts for reduced brass & percussion version available at no charge. (Reduced=no surround sound). Compare versions
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Symphonic winds with optional chorus. 8.5 minutes. Grade 4.
Orchestral version is in same key; can be used for music dept. joint performance.
“Imaginative scoring ... a marvelous work ... highly recommended.” —Jonathan Willis, conductor
| Full Score (hardcopy) | $25 | ||
| Parts (hardcopy) | $130 | ||
| PDF parts what's this? | $65 | ||
| Choral PDF what's this? | $2/copy |
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Symphonic band. 2 minutes. Grade 4.
A festive opener for a Christmas program.
Also available for orchestra, brass choir, or brass+organ.
“Your fanfare is fabulous...a great way to start off a program with lots of energy.”—Philip Sarabura, conductor
| Score & Parts PDF what's this? | $45 |
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
Symphonic Winds. 3 minutes. Grade 4-5.
An expression of the anguish and shock felt on 9/11
“Shock and awe”—David Holsinger, composer & conductor
| Score & Parts PDF what's this? | $45 |
PLEASE NOTE: The download link is *not* automated. We will send the link as soon as possible, usually from 1 to 24 hours after payment. Thank you for your patience. (It's still faster than snail-mail.)
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