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Biblical Epics Series

Jericho
Finalist, 2014 American Prize for Composition

A surround-sound concert story of Joshua 6 with narration and unorthodox audience participation.

"Most Imaginative"
"JERICHO is by far the most imaginative, unusual and successful work I have ever performed in 33 years of conducting.”   — Richard Fischer, conductor
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"Most Effective Piece"
"I have found JERICHO to be one of the most effective pieces I have ever had the pleasure to conduct.  There is no doubt it makes a lasting impression on the audience. "   —Terry Treuden, conductor 
                    

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Rahab
Finalist, 2014 American Prize for Composition

Part oratorio, part radio drama. 
A surround-sound concert story of Joshua 2 
for mezzo-soprano and symphonic winds 
with audience participation. 

​"Moving, Intense"
"RAHAB is one of the most moving, intense, and exciting compositions I have had the privilege of conducting. The story, music, surround-sound acoustics, and audience participation are compelling. I can’t wait to perform it again"
            — Dr. Jeffrey Doebler, conductor

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Akedah

An intensely dramatic, concert story of Genesis 22 
with narration and audience participation.

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... and they gathered on Mount Carmel
Finalist, 2013 American Prize for Composition

A surround-sound, programmatic work based on
the great contest between the prophet Elijah and
the prophets of Baal recorded in I Kings 18.

"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, conductor

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