Brian Drake

In his debut work for Grand Mesa Publications, composer Drake here exhibits a great flair for musical drama and a distinct melodic gift! Emotions depicted in this heroic work range from the sadness of...

Rays of sun dancing through a cloudy sky are beautifully painted in sound by this gifted new writer in the Grand Mesa catalog. Composer Drake skillfully presents his main theme in different guises thr...

The Winged Serpent tells the Mayan legend of a Feathered Serpent god with so much hubris that it flew too close to the sun and burned its tongue. This piece repeatedly explores the use of accidentals...

This imaginary tale of the exploits of a heroic warrior conjures up vivid images of a bygone era. Strong melodic lines are constantly shifted through the ensemble, supported by an intense percussion s...

The piece is a programmatic work depicting a professional cycling race similar to the annual Spring Classics or a stage from one of the Grand Tours. Within the composition, there are sections represen...