Erik Morales

Who says being in the doghouse is no fun? This phenomenal work fuses boogie-woogie and shuffle into a chart with a unique style and attitude. The opening piano groove grabs the listener and sets the p...

Who says being in the doghouse is no fun? This phenomenal work fuses boogie-woogie and shuffle into a chart with a unique style and attitude. The opening piano groove grabs the listener and sets the p...

Drawing inspiration from the sketches of Leonardo da Vinci, Erik Morales offers this composition based on da Vinci's sketches relating to art, architecture, industry, and human flight. After an ethere...

Abstract, musical, thought provoking - these all describe this innovative one-movement work by Erik Morales. Staggered entrances in the brass set the stage for the main theme, and the use of minor cho...

Equus, Latin for "horse," takes us on a thrilling ride on one of these magnificent animals. Wood blocks help create the sound of the horse as the ensemble comes along for the ride. A serene section at...

Experience boundless energy from the "impossible machine" that inspired this aggressive work! For centuries, mankind has searched for a way to develop a machine that can operate by producing its own e...

Based on a strange dream in which the composer saw four moons floating in the horizon, this profound work chronicles a world gone topsy-turvy. With the opening bell tones and eerie whispering througho...

Based on a famous World War I German fighter pilot, this work feeds off of the raw emotion of open-air cockpit combat. A haunting opening effectively uses voices to portray a great red triplane emergi...

Approximately 66 million years ago scientists believe an asteroid impacted the earth and caused the extinction of seventy-five percent of all life. Reign of Fire illustrates the period of chaos which...

Approximately 66 million years ago scientists believe an asteroid impacted the earth and caused the extinction of seventy-five percent of all life. Reign of Fire illustrates the period of chaos which...

Spectacular! Rhythm becomes the focus of this work from the opening measures as a large battery of percussion sets the stage for the invigorating opening lines in the winds.

Be immersed in a sea of swirling colors with this bold and exciting new scherzo for band. The furious 3-beat pulse evokes images of spiraling colors and dark, passionate and intense moods. Animated rh...

Drawing inspiration from elements of today's popular music, this serious concert piece focuses on rhythm as the primary developmental tool. Featuring a large battery of percussion, the piece uses the...

Depicting a harrowing night of ghosts and horse chases, this intriguing work recalls the very night Ichabod Crane was chased by the Headless Horseman. The dark atmosphere is immediately conveyed as sl...

Experience the raw power of one of nature's greatest spectacles, the thunderstorm. The aggressive pace of this exciting work provides the backdrop for the main element, the thunder sheet. Exciting the...

This quintessential festival work will showcase your band with its bold brass fanfares, playful melodies, and an emotional uplifting middle section. Invigorating harmonies really set this apart from o...

Based on the paintings of Norman Rockwell, this lyrical work captures a sense of pure simplicity. A haunting main theme explores several different tonal centers as the work continues to develop and bu...

Explode into a flurry of sound with this riveting work based on a driving rhythmic pulse. Incredible trumpet flourishes open the work (and are surprisingly easy to play as they alternate strictly betw...

From the opening fanfare to the powerful rhythmic statement of the ending, this exuberant work will keep the audience on the edge of their seats! The large percussion section is featured extensively a...

Inspired by a modern turbine wind farm, this excellent concert overture is extremely effective and accessible. Interesting effects recreate the sound of gusting winds moving from one side of the stage...

Rhythm takes center stage in this intense work with film score overtones. Combining epic melodies with intricate harmonies in an easy multi-meter foundation, this work moves between celestial sounds a...

Take your audience to the brink and back with this edgy and fearless work inspired by high flying acrobats of old time air shows. A tube drum, constructed of 5 pitches, is used as part of an extremely...

Inspired by the inner workings of a mechanical wristwatch, Caliber contrasts the steady rhythmic nature of watches with broad flowing melodies. Rute sticks are used to mimic the sound of a ticking wat...

This highly energetic work in 7/8 is inspired by the beauty of dance and the music that inspires its movements. Moving through a broad range of emotions, textures and tonal centers, the music has a co...

This tune is from the golden years of Freddie's music, with a Latin groove and a minor flavor. Written-out solos are provided for alto and trumpet, lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff,...