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
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+5Standard orchestra version 3232 - 4331 - timp+3 |
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Also available for band
Recording of 3rd movement
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.
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