Life Of Hero (Vita Viri) - RMCC 2017

A three movement piece was written for the 2017 year. In this context, Hero is used as a Greek name and the literal meaning. The group decided to follow a story line of a pilot in WWI as he is drafted from his home town to the sky, not knowing what will come next. He experiences both the beauty of the heavens and the cold, bitter terror of war.

Movements:

• Movement I - Uncertainty Awaits
• Movement II - Brawl at the Vault of Heaven
• Movement III - Bitter Triumph

Contributors Include:

(L to R - back) Logan Anderson, Camron Hughes, Miranda Kieren, and Roman Karpovich

(L to R - front) Ethan Vivoda-Sadée, Thomas Kagan, Quin Steinmetz, Natalie Hayes

Ikimono and Rhiannon - RMCC 2018

Winner of the 2018 WSMA Composition Project for Collaborative Ensemble High School Division

(Alternatively called Queens of Celts for the WSMA Composition Project. Revised audio HERE.)

Two separate pieces written for the River Falls High School's Wind Symphony.

Ikimono captures the spirit and activity of the animals that come out of hibernation during the Spring.

Rhiannon is inspired by a Welsh goddess that rides upon a white steed to bring love to the mortals.

Contributors:

• Ben Bruce
• Christina Rolf
• Doyle Rundle
• Ethan Vivoda-Sadée
• Miranda Kieren
• Quin Steinmetz

The Traveler- RMCC 2019

This piece follows the story of "a young traveler on his adventure across a fantastical land. Throughout his journey he encounters various mystical creatures such as dwarfs, Fairies, Elves, and a dragon. Yet, he prevails and continues on his way until he encounters a very large, very enraged hippopotamus. The End "

Contributors:

• Ben Bruce
• Christina Rolf
• Doyle Rundle
• Quin Steinmetz
• Ethan Vivoda-Sadée