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The Incantations of the Prophets of Baal  (orchestra)
The 1st movement of and they gathered on mount Carmel
Finalist, 2013 American Prize (for band version)

A surround-sound, programmatic work based on I Kings 18.  8.5 minutes.  Grade 5-6

8.5 minutes.  3 movements.  2 versions...
Large orchestra: 3333 - 4662 - timp+5 - pno - strings
Standard orch:   3232 - 4331 - timp+3 - pno - strings

Recording of band version

Score   $40
Large orchestra version
(see above)

Score   $40
Standard orchestra version
(see above)

Parts rental

Also available for band

"Blows the audience away"

"I have conducted this work on several occasions and it always blows he audience away. All of Ayers' works are extremely well-crafted by a composer who really knows and respects the concert band."
     — Dr. Jeffrey Scott Doebler, Valparaiso Univ.

"Hit of our tour"

"Fantastic piece! The hit of our tour! Bravo!"
     — Dr. Richard Fischer, Concordia Chicago

Ensembles that have performed this work

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra
Windiana Concert Band
Univ. of Rhode Island Symph. Wind Ensemble
Concordia Wind Orchestra
Valparaiso Univ Chamber Concert Band
Heidelberg College Symphonic Band
Concordia University Chicago Wind Symphony
Virginia Intercollegiate Honors Band
University of Kentucky Wind Ensemble