Radiance - Full Score

Radiance was commissioned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Governor Thomas Johnson High School Band in Frederick, Maryland, Kim Sandifer, director. Rescored for bands with reduced instrumentation, this celebratory work presents vibrant musical material in layers of sound and a driving 7/8 meter that features every section of the band. The music presents a contemporary picture of the students there and the vast mixture of backgrounds and experiences.