SANDCASTLES for wind band [2022, revised and transcribed for band 2025] E.K.R. Hammell Original wind dectet version commissioned by the Band Room Podcast Consortium Project and premiered by the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble, Dylan Rook Maddix - conductor. PURCHASE / PREVIEW SCORE: https://www.ekrhammell.com/product-page/sandcastles-wind-band-pdf-full-set Demo performance recording built using NotePerformer. For more original music and arrangements by Canadian composer E.K.R. Hammell, visit https://www.ekrhammell.com SUBSCRIBE for more score videos from E.K.R. Hammell Music. COMPOSER'S PROGRAM NOTES: "Sandcastles" is a piece for full wind ensemble, originally written for double wind quintet and commissioned by the Band Room Podcast Consortium Project in late 2022 for premiere performance by the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dylan Maddix. At the onset of this project, the only thematic instruction from the lead commissioner on the consortium (Dylan), was that it should somehow fit into the recital theme of “Home.” Knowing firsthand about the awe-inspiring red sandstone formations of both Arizona (where the piece is to be premiered), and Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island (my home province, as well as the Dylan’s), I knew there was a piece of music lurking somewhere in the sands... I never could have predicted how current events would then impact the trajectory of this piece. On Saturday September 24th 2022, the same week I had begun sketching out ideas for this piece in earnest, Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Atlantic Canada. Fiona irreversibly altered the beautiful shoreline landscape of our home province, including the destruction many iconic sandstone formations and picturesque dunes. I knew fairly quickly that this new work was an opportunity for me to draw out the many feelings I was having at the time. As I began to dive into the writing, I eventually honed in on the idea of sandcastles, believing them to be rich with the symbolism I was hoping to explore in the piece. Sandcastles represent a singular moment of innocent youthful escapism — however, due to their fragile, ephemeral nature, they’re destined to last for only a brief window of time. With this piece I aim to provide the listener with a brief escape into a cherished childhood memory, fully embracing the playful innocence that we all work so hard to stamp out of ourselves. I also hope to use this piece as a commemoration of the special places in our lives, and to tackle the heart-aching notion that many memories may never be recreated. Special thanks to each of of our wonderful consortium members who helped support the creation of the original wind dectet version of this work: Arizona State University, Beibei Jia, Murray Lefebvre, Mount Allison University, Ventus Machina, McMaster University, Gillian MacKay, Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra. Copyright © 2022-2025 Evan Hammell E.K.R. HAMMELL MUSIC Website: https://www.ekrhammell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ekrhammellmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekrhammellmusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ekrhammellmusic

"Stardust Dunes" for wind band [2019, rev. 2022, pub. 2023] E.K.R. Hammell PURCHASE / PREVIEW SCORE: https://www.ekrhammell.com/product-page/stardust-dunes-full-set Demo performance recording built using NotePerformer. Premiered by Arizona State University Maroon & Gold Band, dir. Dylan Maddix. For more original music and arrangements by Canadian composer E.K.R. Hammell, visit https://www.ekrhammell.com SUBSCRIBE for more score videos from E.K.R. Hammell Music. COMPOSER'S PROGRAM NOTES: "Stardust Dunes" depicts a moment in time on a crystal-clear night during the Perseid Meteor Shower, at one of my favourite beaches on Prince Edward Island. The waves ebbed calmly, yet persistently. Occasionally, shooting stars arced overhead, one of which appeared so close and so bright that it seemed to light up the entire beach in a flash of brilliant white light, disappearing from view as quickly as it appeared into the darkness of the sand dunes. Drawing from my experience that night, and building upon imagery of sand, sea, and space, this piece was written as an attempt to explore the spiritual link between ourselves and the awe-inspiring physical world we inhabit. Copyright © 2019-2023 Evan Hammell E.K.R. HAMMELL MUSIC Website: https://www.ekrhammell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ekrhammellmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekrhammellmusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ekrhammellmusic

"Rescue" for wind band [2020, arr. 2021, pub. 2023] E.K.R. Hammell WINNER: 2023 Howard Cable Memorial Prize in Composition - Canadian Band Association Original orchestral version commissioned by Kingston Youth Orchestra PURCHASE / PREVIEW SCORE: https://www.ekrhammell.com/product-page/rescue-band-full-set Demo performance recording built using NotePerformer. For more original music and arrangements by Canadian composer E.K.R. Hammell, visit https://www.ekrhammell.com SUBSCRIBE for more score videos from E.K.R. Hammell Music. PROGRAM NOTES: The inspiration behind RESCUE, while giving impressions of fantastical adventure and heroism, is actually grounded in everyday reality. At its heart, this piece is for young people, about young people. In our youth, we often rely on people close to us to rescue us from moments of distress. Additionally, our youth is a period when we develop the ability to see beyond our immediate surroundings, and serve a purpose greater than our own. Rescue is a celebration of this exciting, tumultuous time in our lives and everything that becomes of it. Copyright © 2020-2023 Evan Hammell E.K.R. HAMMELL MUSIC Website: https://www.ekrhammell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ekrhammellmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekrhammellmusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ekrhammellmusic

"Nerve & Verve" for wind band [2020, rev. 2022, pub. 2023] E.K.R. Hammell Commissioned by The Festival Wind Orchestra. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Keith Reid, Artistic Director. PURCHASE / PREVIEW SCORE: https://www.ekrhammell.com/product-page/nerve-verve-full-set Demo performance recording built using NotePerformer. For more original music and arrangements by Canadian composer E.K.R. Hammell, visit https://www.ekrhammell.com SUBSCRIBE for more score videos from E.K.R. Hammell Music. PROGRAM NOTES: Commissioned by Toronto’s Festival Wind Orchestra in 2020, Nerve & Verve is a piece about personal and interpersonal growth. A simplistic, brawny opening theme introduces a sense of confident denial. Lasting for only a brief window of time, this material serves as a reference point that is later repeatedly questioned and dissected. The section that follows illuminates a sense of childlike wonder, full of nostalgia and naïve (yet genuine) joy. As this material develops, it becomes increasingly ecstatic and robust — a fantastical dream seems to be latching onto some part of reality. As the fantasy ascends to its peak, the music shifts into a landscape of sudden (perhaps violent) juxtapositions in timbres, masking uneasiness and uncertainty with cool, unwavering steadiness and an arrogant optimism. From this unsustainable amalgam erupts the last major section of the piece, jubilantly arguing for a reconstruction of the unfamiliar into a blessing that is cause for celebration. Full of rhythmic vitality, it thrusts the listener into a parade of hopeful reinvigoration. In the end, the music makes an attempt to settle into a new groove — one that unveils the discovery and joy hidden within chaos and disarray. Copyright © 2023 Evan Hammell E.K.R. HAMMELL MUSIC Website: https://www.ekrhammell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ekrhammellmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekrhammellmusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ekrhammellmusic

"Trust" for SSAATTBB chorus a cappella [2021] text by Robert Browning music by E.K.R. Hammell Performance recording by Concreamus Chamber Choir - Kai Leung, artistic director. Toronto, ON, Canada. Tenor solo : William Salinas-Crosby. Commissioned by Luminos Ensemble, Margot Rejskind - artistic director. Charlottetown PE Canada. With support from an anonymous donor. PURCHASE / PERUSE SCORE: https://www.ekrhammell.com/product-page/trust-score For more original music and arrangements by Canadian composer E.K.R. Hammell, visit https://www.ekrhammell.com SUBSCRIBE for more score videos from E.K.R. Hammell Music! PROGRAM NOTES: "Trust" is a piece about courage. Setting an excerpt of Browning’s poem “Rabbi ben Ezra”, the piece explores the internal conflict that arises from trying to give meaning to suffering, an idea Browning was inspired to write about by the teachings of Jewish medieval scholar Abraham ibn Ezra (ca. 1092- ca. 1164). The central question at stake in the poem is this: Why must we endure toil and strain? While the significance of the struggles we undertake is so often lost on us, Browning argues for resilience, patience, and trust. Trust God. Trust the universe. Trust destiny. Whatever your beliefs, trust that your experiences will help illuminate the path forward. This setting aims to elucidate Browning’s words in a way that provides encouragement — to literally bestow courage upon the listener, take their hand, and give them a gentle push into a reinvigorating, hopeful new chapter. TEXT: "Rabbi ben Ezra" (excerpts) by Robert Browning (1812-1889) Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in His hand Who saith "A whole I planned, Youth shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be afraid!" ... Then, welcome each rebuff That turns earth's smoothness rough, Each sting that bids nor sit nor stand but go! Be our joys three-parts pain! Strive, and hold cheap the strain; Learn, nor account the pang; dare, never grudge the throe! ... Rejoice we are allied To That which doth provide And not partake, effect and not receive! A spark disturbs our clod; Nearer we hold of God Who gives, than of His tribes that take, I must believe. Copyright © 2021-2022 Evan Hammell E.K.R. HAMMELL MUSIC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ekrhammellmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekrhammellmusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ekrhammellmusic Website: https://www.ekrhammell.com

"Game of Thrones" Main Theme - for brass quintet music by Ramin Djawadi arranged by E.K.R. Hammell SHEET MUSIC (Score & Parts) : https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1112965/Product.aspx Like, comment, and subscribe for more score videos coming soon! For more original music and arrangements by Canadian composer E.K.R. Hammell, visit https://www.ekrhammell.com

"Thee" for SSAA chorus a cappella text: L.M. Montgomery music: E.K.R. Hammell (2018) SCORE available here: https://www.ekrhammell.com/product-page/thee-score Audio only: https://soundcloud.com/ekrhammellmusic/thee --- Premiere performance by SIRENS (Charlottetown, PE, Canada). Filmed by Isaac Williams. --- "Thee" is an SSAA setting of the L.M. Montgomery poem “The Difference.” The piece is a simple song meant as a reflection on heartbreak and the value of shared personal experiences. --- original text: THE DIFFERENCE by L.M. Montgomery (1874-1942) When we were together, heart of my heart, on that unforgotten quest With your tender arm about me thrown and your head upon my breast There came a grief that was bitter and deep and straitly dwell with me And I shunned it not, so sweet it was to suffer and be with thee. And now when no more against mine own is beating thine eager heart, When thine eyes are turned from the glance of mine and our ways far apart, A dear and long-sought joy has come my constant guest to be, And I love it not, so bitter it is, unfelt, unshared, by thee. --- “L.M. Montgomery” is a trademark of Heirs of L.M. Montgomery Inc.

SCORE VIDEO "A Winter Dawn" for SATB chorus a cappella text by L.M. Montgomery music by E.K.R. Hammell Performance by That Choir, Craig Pike - artistic director. Premiered December 17th 2017 at "That Choir: Carols" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This piece was composed as a musical response to the poem of the same name by L.M. Montgomery. It attempts to use musical ideas in a way that evokes feelings of both physical and spiritual awakening, amidst imagery of snow, wind, and sky. SCORE available here: https://www.ekrhammell.com/product-page/a-winter-dawn-score AUDIO only: https://soundcloud.com/ekrhammellmusic/a-winter-dawn