William Owens

The hand truly is quicker than the eye in this whimsical piece for developing strings! Using mostly stepwise motion, it is a wonderful study in legato and staccato styles. Written tremolos can be play...

The Kongamato, whose name translates roughly to "breaker of boats," is a terrifying flying reptile from Central African folklore. Driving rhythms and a brisk tempo are at the center of the work, offer...

The Kongamato, whose name translates roughly to "breaker of boats," is a terrifying flying reptile from Central African folklore. Driving rhythms and a brisk tempo are at the center of the work, offer...

The Kongamato, whose name translates roughly to "breaker of boats," is a terrifying flying reptile from Central African folklore. Driving rhythms and a brisk tempo are at the center of the work, offer...

The Kongamato, whose name translates roughly to "breaker of boats," is a terrifying flying reptile from Central African folklore. Driving rhythms and a brisk tempo are at the center of the work, offer...

The Kongamato, whose name translates roughly to "breaker of boats," is a terrifying flying reptile from Central African folklore. Driving rhythms and a brisk tempo are at the center of the work, offer...

The Kongamato, whose name translates roughly to "breaker of boats," is a terrifying flying reptile from Central African folklore. Driving rhythms and a brisk tempo are at the center of the work, offer...

Honoring the legacy of Yankton Sioux Chief Palaneapape

Honoring the legacy of Yankton Sioux Chief Palaneapape ("Struck by the Ree") and his tireless efforts to foster peace, this musical tale portrays war, resolution, and escalating tensions. Thunderous p...

Turquoise, by William Owens, is a gentle piece that honors a student who selflessly served her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is generally quiet and peaceful, reflecting her care for other...

This spirited and joyful work by William Owens honors a student's signature enthusiastic greeting that would extend to everyone he met. Hi!, which also forms the first two letters of Hiroto's name, in...

This spirited and joyful work by William Owens honors a student's signature enthusiastic greeting that would extend to everyone he met. Hi!, which also forms the first two letters of Hiroto's name, in...

This spirited and joyful work by William Owens honors a student's signature enthusiastic greeting that would extend to everyone he met. Hi!, which also forms the first two letters of Hiroto's name, in...

This spirited and joyful work by William Owens honors a student's signature enthusiastic greeting that would extend to everyone he met. Hi!, which also forms the first two letters of Hiroto's name, in...

Combining the folk song "Arirang" with original material, A Song of Courage contrasts calm passages with bold statements. Offering a message of courage in the face of hardship, William Owens has writt...

Combining the folk song "Arirang" with original material, A Song of Courage contrasts calm passages with bold statements. Offering a message of courage in the face of hardship, William Owens has writt...

Combining the folk song "Arirang" with original material, A Song of Courage contrasts calm passages with bold statements. Offering a message of courage in the face of hardship, William Owens has writt...

Combining the folk song "Arirang" with original material, A Song of Courage contrasts calm passages with bold statements. Offering a message of courage in the face of hardship, William Owens has writt...

Beauty and raw power collide in this contemporary work by William Owens that pays homage to Chan Chan, an ancient city in the desert of northern Peru. Engaging melodies and primal harmonies reveal bot...

Beauty and raw power collide in this contemporary work by William Owens that pays homage to Chan Chan, an ancient city in the desert of northern Peru. Engaging melodies and primal harmonies reveal bot...

Beauty and raw power collide in this contemporary work by William Owens that pays homage to Chan Chan, an ancient city in the desert of northern Peru. Engaging melodies and primal harmonies reveal bot...

Beauty and raw power collide in this contemporary work by William Owens that pays homage to Chan Chan, an ancient city in the desert of northern Peru. Engaging melodies and primal harmonies reveal bot...

This fresh, contemporary concert march by William Owens will quickly become a favorite with your students! With memorable melodies and lively rhythms, the music is masterfully voiced to help your ense...

This fresh, contemporary concert march by William Owens will quickly become a favorite with your students! With memorable melodies and lively rhythms, the music is masterfully voiced to help your ense...

William Owens' powerful, programmatic work, Tirelessly Through the Night..., is a musical depiction of the explosion that ravaged a small Texas community. Beginning softly and hauntingly, the "Forebod...