The composer presenting the score to first responders in Reno, NV prior to the world premiere
 
 
"A moving...
life-affirming work!"
David C. Bugli
Music Director, the Carson City Symphony
 
 
Reno F.D. patch presented to the composer by Capt. Robert Masters, City of Reno, Fire Station 2
 
"Thank you for the wonderful piece of music you composed saluting first responders everywhere!"
 
-Capt. Bob Masters, Reno F.D.
 
 
 

WITH COURAGE AND COMPASSION

(A Salute to First Responders)



Audio samples (in MIDI format)
 
Instrumentation:
piccolo., 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 Bb clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns in F, 3 Bb trumpets, 2 tenor trombones, bass trombone, tuba, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, Strings.
 
Duration: ca. 15 min.
 

With Courage and Compassion is published by:  Lauren Keiser Music Publishing
203-560-9436 (phone),  314-270-5305 (fax)

 
 
Program Notes
 
With Courage and Compassion (A Salute to First Responders) was written in 2003 on a 20th Anniversary commission from the Carson City Symphony. The work represents a personal response to the tragedy of September 11th. Part of that response is a renewed sense of gratitude for the work of first responders in every community. With Courage and Compassion is life-affirming. It honors the lives of those heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on that day.

It also celebrates first responders in all communities--local heroes who place their lives on the line each and every day. It is to first responders everywhere that this work is dedicated.