This captivating work for concert band by Gene Milford is a tribute to the band standards of old. Beautifully scored with rich textures and nostalgic harmonies, this melodically driven piece is fit for any concert performance or festival adjudication setting. Gene has truly knocked this one out of the park.

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“Awakening Dawn” is a set of variations on a folk song from the Appalachian Mountain region of the United States. The song was collected by Cecil Sharp at Allanstand, Nort...