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The Butterfly Chaser by BJ Brooks West Texas A&M Symphonic Band Directed by Don Lefevre

WTAMU Symphony Band at CBDNA Kansas City. What a spectacular performance! That was one for the books. I love writing music for you all!

Three hours until showtime!

“Starry Messenger” was a treatise published by Galileo Galilei as a result from history's first magnified observations of celestial bodies. In it Galileo describes, often in understandable
wonderment, the features of the moon and satellites of Jupiter. Written in New Latin, this treatise serves as the libretto for the musical work. Also serving as inspiration for the musical work are the writings of Galileo Galilei's father, Vincenzo Galileo. Vincenzo was a notable composer and theorist who wrote detailed studies on acoustics and the vibration of strings. Though "Starry
Messenger" is not programmatic, the implications of the celestial subject can be heard
throughout the piece. The work is my attempt to grasp the unimaginable vastness of the celestial that lack of time prohibits explanation. ... See more

Starry Messenger by BJ Brooks. Amarillo Master Chorale under the direction of Dr. Steve Weber. “Siderivs Nvncivs” was a treatise published by Galileo Galilei...

Congratulations to the West Texas A&M University Trumpet Ensemble for advancing to the semifinals of the National Trumpet Competition in Denver!

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I usually don't enjoy arranging, but this project rocks!

The ATSSB JH Honor band performance today was great! You guys are awesome!

The premiere of "The Butterfly Chaser" performed by Don Lefevre and the incomparable WTAMU Symphonic Band.