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The title came from both the adventurous feeling of the music and from Saint Michael, a popular saint found in many religious denominations. In Catholic teachings he has several roles including leading the army of God to triumph over the powers of Satan and was respected and honored by military orders of knights. This piece is set in three main sections: The Thunder of Battle, Memories in the Wind and In Sight of Home.

This work serves as an introduction to the 7/8 time signature. It opens with an intense fire and drive. The lyrical middle section features simple flowing melodies above syncopated support. The 7/8 returns in the third section but is more dance-like to bring the piece to a happy and satisfying conclusion.

The Nautilus is a fictional submarine found in Jules Verne's novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The sub and its crew sail to many places in the world's oceans from the Antarctic ice shelves to the Red Sea. They have many adventures and encounter mysterious creatures of the deep including a battle with a giant squid. This piece describes the various exploits of the ship and its time at sea.

In ancient Greece an agora was a central meeting place to discuss affairs of state, where business was conducted and people could listen to philosophers. It later evolved into a marketplace where merchants and artisans would sell their wares. In modern times this has transformed into farmers markets and outdoor/street markets such as Portobello Road in London, England and the famous leather market in Florence, Italy. This piece captures the va...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden that is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel, and rocks. The sea is symbolized not by water but by sand raked in patterns that suggest rippling water. This short work is peaceful and reflective and accessible to young musicians. The major pentatonic scale is used as the basis for this composition, creating an interesting texture and evoking the sound of an ancient Japanese folk song.

The Dragon King, China's first emperor, was crowned in 221 BC. He unified the various states throughout the country and led with an iron hand. Some of the massive projects he ordered were the construction of the Great Wall of China, a new palace, and an enormous tomb containing the famous Terracotta Army. This work captures the grandeur and boldness of this leader and features the use of the pentatonic scale, giving this piece an Asian feel.

Earthscape" is a lyrical piece inspired by the view of our planet from space. In the silent, black vacuum of space exists this bright blue planet, slowly rotating, giving astronauts a serene and breathtaking view of the only source of life in our solar system. This work features the brass ensemble in a peaceful mood and offers the opportunity for some soloistic playing by the flugel horn player.

The Nautilus" is a fictional submarine found in Jules Verne's novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The sub, and its crew, sail to many places in the world's oceans from the Antarctic ice shelves to the Red Sea. They have many adventures and encounter mysterious creatures of the deep including a battle with a giant squid. This piece describes the various exploits of the ship and its time at sea.

This energetic overture was commissioned by a community concert band located in south west Ontario on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the band's founding. There is a single theme that threads throughout the composition representing the collective enthusiasm and passion of the players over the years who keep the band strong and the music beautiful. Energetic rhythmic sections combined with strong and memorable melodies make this an exci...

Where the Eagle Soars" is an ethereal and effective work for six trumpets, four flugel horns, piano, and percussion. It opens with three solo flugels echoing a call as if it were played on a mountain top. Various soloists are featured at different points and this is contrasted by a full sonorous chorale. Powerful and transparent. (5:00)

Thor and Loki" is the opening movement to the three-part suite The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack-style composition for brass and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, The Hammer of Asgard introduces and explores the gods and other characters that make up these famous stories. Wailing "Hollywood horns, " brilliant trumpets, energetic percussion writing, and powerful low brass parts make this fun to play for all and a wild a...

The Hall of Valhalla" is the second movement to the three-part suite The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack-style composition for brass and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, The Hammer of Asgard introduces and explores the gods and other characters that make up these famous stories. Wailing "Hollywood horns, " brilliant trumpets, energetic percussion writing, and powerful low brass parts make this fun to play for all and a ...

Battle with the Frost Giants" is the third and final movement to The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack style composition for brass and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, The Hammer of Asgard introduces and explores the gods and other characters that make up these famous stories. Wailing "Hollywood horns, " brilliant trumpets, energetic percussion writing, and powerful low brass parts make this fun to play for all and a wild...

Waterscape is the fourth piece in a series of elements" inspired works. It contains an atmospheric opening with alto sax and flute solos before moving into a flowing series of melodies depicting the majesty and power of water, whether it be cascading rivers or spectacular waterfalls. It then fades again to a quiet ending featuring another flute solo. Also available in this set of pieces is Windscape, a multi sectioned work featuring colorful p...

Pirates! This multi sectioned rollicking adventure by David Marlatt opens with The Voyage Ahead, " moves to "Captain's Orders" before slowing down to the reflective "Sun Off the Bow." "A Gold Tooth Grin" and "Jig on Deck" speed things up again which sets up "Shiver Me Timbers" to take things home. Melody found throughout the ensemble, animated rhythmic figures and shifting time signatures make this fun to play and enjoyable for audiences. Argh!

In ancient Greece an agora was a central meeting place to discuss affairs of state, where business was conducted and people could listen to philosophers. It later evolved into a marketplace where merchants and artisans would sell their wares. In modern times this has transformed into farmers markets and outdoor/street markets such as Portobello Road in London, England and the famous leather market in Florence, Italy. This piece by David Marlat...

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Adventure, pirates, and stormy weather. Let this short, exciting piece take your audience on a seafaring ride through the crashing ocean. Energetic, crisp, and punctuated chords are found in the first section which is followed by a calm, smooth, and quiet contrast using a pentatonic scale which gives it a slightly Asian feel. The aggressive articulated rhythms return and this work comes to a dramatic conclusion with both themes played simultan...

Victory in Defeat by David Marlatt is a work that serves as an introduction to the 7/8 time signature. It opens with an intense fire and drive. The lyrical middle section features simple flowing melodies above syncopated support. The 7/8 returns in the third section but is more dance-like to bring the piece to a happy and satisfying conclusion.

Sounding very patriotic in nature, For Those Who Have Served by David Marlatt would make an ideal selection to be performed at a reflective event or simply to pay homage to the thousands of men and women who have served in the military or front line workers during times of crisis. The noble theme is first heard in a solo flugel horn before moving to a more full sonority. A second theme with a very different feel is performed before the origina...