Award-winning composer, Philip Sparke, is the featured composer for the Heart of Texas Concert Band's Composer Showcase 2025

https://www.philipsparke.com

"Philip Sparke was born in London and studied composition, trumpet and piano at the Royal College of Music, where he gained an ARCM.

It was at the College that his interest in bands arose. He played in the College wind orchestra and also formed a brass band among the students, writing several works for both ensembles."

"At that time, his first published works appeared...and a growing interest in his music led to several commissions."

"A close association with banding in Japan led to a commission (Celebration) from and eventual recording of his music with the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. This opened the door worldwide to his wind band music and led to several commissions, particularly from the United States. In 1996 the US Air Force Band commissioned and recorded Dance Movements, which won the prestigious Sudler Prize in 1997."
Possible program pieces:

The Year of the Dragon

Four Norfolk Dances- A Tribute to Malcolm Arnold

The Girl with the Flaxen Hair by Claude Debussy, arr. by Sparke

A Quiet Moment

Sleepers Awake-by J.S. Bach, arr. by Sparke

Dance Movements- Commissioned by the U. S. Air Force Band

Suggested donation $10

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4128 Warm Winds
San Antonio, TX 78253