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THE INCANTATIONS OF THE PROPHETS OF BAAL
​​for orchestra​
​Finalist, 2013 American Prize (for band version)

A surround-sound, programmatic work based on I Kings 18.  25 minutes.

LARGE ORCHESTRA VERSION: 3333 - 4662 - timp+5 - pno - optional women's chorus - strings
STANDARD ORCH VERSION:     3232 - 4331 - timp+3 - pno - optional women's chorus - strings

"BLOWS  THE  AUDIENCE  AWAY"
"I have conducted this work on several occasions and it always blows the 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, former president, Indiana Bandmasters Association

Large orchestra version 3333 - 4662 - timp+5

Standard orchestra version 3232 - 4331 - timp+3

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Also available for band

Recording of 3rd movement

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Whistling tubes

This piece uses several extra "performers" surrounding the audience twirling whistling tubes.  These performers can be guests such as local students, board members, or dignitaries.

The tubes are available from toy stores and online retailers like Amazon.  A Google search for "whistling tubes" should locate them.

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