M.L. Daniels

Winner of the 2007 TODA Composition Contest! Contending presents all the ensembles' voices in a gradually intensifying processional theme which also closes the piece. Framed in-between is a slower, ly...

Originally for orchestra, the entire composition grows from the opening three-note motive. This is a rhythmically charged, dynamic work with beautiful lyric contrasting sections. It is included on man...

An NSOA prize winner.

These two contrasting works, Dancing Sunlight and Laser Beams, are perfect for achieving different sounds from your orchestra. Dancing Sunlight is in 6/8 and floats dreamily between major and minor mo...

These two contrasting works, Dancing Sunlight and Laser Beams, are perfect for achieving different sounds from your orchestra. Dancing Sunlight is in 6/8 and floats dreamily between major and minor mo...

This lyrical, flowing tune is a feature for the cello section, but very nice for the entire orchestra. It's a nice reward for the hardworking cello section and a nice interlude in your concert. A vers...

Progression for string orchestra will challenge students with its wide assortment of mixed meter and add rhythmic excitement to the beginning or conclusion of a concert. M.L. Daniels, five-time winner...

This lyrical, flowing tune is a feature for the cello section, but very nice for the entire orchestra. It's a nice reward for the hardworking cello section and a nice interlude in your concert. A vers...

Progression for string orchestra will challenge students with its wide assortment of mixed meter and add rhythmic excitement to the beginning or conclusion of a concert. M.L. Daniels, five-time winner...

This exciting concert overture makes a great choice as a concert opener or closer for an advanced high school orchestra.

This exciting concert overture makes a great choice as a concert opener or closer for an advanced high school orchestra.

Winner of the 2000 ASTA with NSOA Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest, Bold Venture captures rhythmic vitality and melodic verve throughout.

Set in ternary form, the title gets its name from the 'A' section which features spiccato throughout, 'chattering' along as players give the rhythmic motion to the music.á The majority of this composi...