Sarah Siegler

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages with this intensely energetic work, Castle Bartizan, by Sarah Siegler. The "bartizan" is a turret of a castle, built along the defensive wall, containing the cas...

Arzachel is a thrilling composition inspired by the lunar impact crater. The piece starts with a dark, minor melody that evokes the excitement of exploring the moon. Percussion plays a prominent role,...

Arzachel is a thrilling composition inspired by the lunar impact crater. The piece starts with a dark, minor melody that evokes the excitement of exploring the moon. Percussion plays a prominent role,...

Farewell to Cavendish, composed by Sarah Siegler, is a slow lyrical piece depicting the beautiful scenery of Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, and the feeling of leaving a place you really love. All se...

Dusty Bridge Blues was inspired by the common experience every string player has after "Whoops!" putting too much rosin on the bow. Then, the rosin dust flies fast and furious during rehearsal and pil...

The Missing Hour is an energetic piece from start to finish, depicting the feeling of "chasing after time". Many people experience the challenging time changes of jet lag from a trip, or the "spring f...

Above Kitty Hawk depicts the history-making Wright Brothers' first flight, from the intense opening rhythms through the exhilarating finish! In 1903 the Wright Brothers built the powered "Wright Flyer...

The Christmas Tree Ship was inspired by the fascinating historical account of a ship called the Rouse Simmons, nicknamed "The Christmas Tree Ship". It sailed on Lake Michigan delivering Christmas tree...

Ordinary Courage is a quietly stunning work that celebrates the "ordinary courage" of everyday life. The courage it takes to wake up and go to school when you're not feeling well and take the test any...

Star Gazers Suite was inspired by an orchestra teacher, Julie Nolan, who was searching for multi-movement works to play with her first-year students. We had a great conversation about what that might...

Short Ride in a Fast Sled is a fun winter concert piece written as a nod to John Adams' well-known "Short Ride in a Fast Machine". It presents a neat opportunity for directors to show Adams' famous wo...

Medallion Hunt is a dark energetic work from the opening frenzy to the thrilling finish! The piece was inspired by an annual citywide contest to "search for the medallion and win the prize". It inspir...

Like some cities we know, Five O'Clock Jam stays both energized and energizing the whole time you're there! The piece begins with honking horns of cars and trucks jam-packed together in the rush hour...

The 3/4 meter is deceptive. This isn't a waltz! It's a driving, syncopated tour de force that will keep your band on its toes and counting like the dickens! Never a dull moment!

Mustang Triumph portrays a herd of wild mustangs galloping through the plains. Great for showing off the full tutti sound of your Orchestra!

Evocative and retrospective, MOONSET is a highly original work for concert band. It explores soundscapes in unique manner and serves as an excellent work for contest or festival or just as that someth...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...

Igneous, by Sarah Siegler, is a fiery work for concert band. It starts with an energetic flourish, and then the low brass sections get the first chance at the melody. The piece has a driving melody in...