True Blue

True Blue, op. 256The Wheaton Municipal Band, Wheaton, ILBruce Moss, Conductorgrade 4.5 – 2:00 PURCHASE THIS TITLE BY CLICKING HERE   Founded in 1930, the Wheaton Municipal Band is truly one of the finest community bands in the country, performing to thousands of ardent admirers from their beautiful band shell in Wheaton's Memorial Park.  Having conducted this wonderful ensemble in the past, I was well aware of their history along with their amazing performances, so I was thrilled when their conductor, Bruce Moss invited me to write a piece for them to premiere during the summer of 2024. The premise of the commission was that it would honor three of their current performers, Carol Kierzyk (clarinet), who has played in the band for 40 years, Mike Thorsen (horn), who has played in the band for 50 years, and Al Loek (trombone), who has played in the band for 60 years! Consequently, this bright and breezy fanfare is perfect for a summer evening's concert in the park, and highlights these