Out Of The Shadows Mw3

Commissioned for the Wisconsin Lutheran High School's centennial year, this expansive work incorporates the Welsh folk song “The Ash Grove” in a lush and varied treatment. The main melody, played first byhorns and baritone, returns near the end in a glorious, fully orchestra ted chorale. In between is a beautiful secondary theme played by oboe and flute soloists followed by a dramatic fugal section. A musically rewarding and effective piece. (6:00)