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COMPOSITIONS FOR BAND

Grading scale for level of difficulty is the standard grade 1 to grade 6. Work premiered by the commissioning ensemble/conductor unless otherwise noted.

*Some manuscript works are available through the composer at www.timothymahr.com. If the work is not available online, please contact me directly with any interest.

Academic Flourish from Festivals (1991) c. 4:00. Grade 5, Manuscript* Commissioned by the St. Olaf Band, Miles Johnson, conductor. Premiered April 1991 (20th Annual Cathedral Concert), Wooddale Baptist Church, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Accolade (2010) c. 4:00. Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by the University of Nebraska, Kearney to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Gary Davis as Director of Bands. This ensemble premiered the work in April 2010, conducted by Neil Schnoor.

And, Behold, There Was a Great Earthquake Version I (1983) c. 3:20, Grade 4-, Manuscript* Version II (1988) Duration: c. 4:30, Grade 4, Manuscript* Version II commissioned by the Nebraska Wind Symphony, Tony Snyder, conductor. Premiered April 1988, Nebraska Wind Symphony, Timothy Mahr, conductor, University of Nebraska, Omaha. and in this dream there were eight windows (2003) c. 8:00, Grade 5, Mahr Music Press Commissioned by the University of St. Thomas Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Dr. Matthew George, conductor. Premiered October 2003, Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Appalachian Folk Dream (2014) c. 3:00. Grade 3, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the J.T. Lambert Intermediate School Seventh & Eighth Grade Bands East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania — Kevin Horne, Director as part of the long-standing commissioning project. Matt Whitney was the director at the time of the premiere. This ensemble premiered the work on March 5, 2014 with the composer conducting.

Argentum: An Overture for Band (1986) c. 7:30, Grade 4+, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Nebraska Bandmasters Association for the 25th Anniversary of their association. Premiered March 8, 1986, Nebraska Intercollegiate Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska.

Beacon (2009) c. 6:00. Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned for the retirement of Thom Headley as Director of Bands at Bowling Green High School (OH). Premiered March 8, 2009, Kibacker Hall, Bowling Green State University, with the composer conducting.

Blue Sky Day (2004) c. 3:30, Grade 4+, Manuscript* Commissioned by the North Dakota National Band Association and the North Dakota Music Educators Association. Premiered March 2005 by the North Dakota All State Band at the NDMEA Convention in Fargo, North Dakota, Timothy Mahr, conductor.

Bridge Square March (2004) c. 2:30, Grade 1, Neil A. Kjos Music Co Co-composed with daughter, Jenna Mahr. Dedicated to the Northfield Fifth Grade Elementary Band, Roger Jenni, conductor. Premiered May 2004 at Minneapolis Kenwood Elementary School.

Bright Side (2015) c. 2:30. Grade 4+, Mahr Music Press Written to honor William Webb upon his retirement from teaching. Premiered October 3, 2015 by the Edina HS Concert Band (MN) with Paul Kile conducting. by blue lake, listening, dreaming (2014) c. 9:30. Grade 5, Mahr Music Press Written in honor of Harry Begian on the 50th anniversary of the Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp. Premiered by the Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp Faculty Band on July 13, 2014 with Dr. Myron Welch conducting.

Children at Play (2018) c. 5:30. Grade 4+, Mahr Music Press Commissioned by the North Hills High School Band Program (PA) and is the 53rd work commissioned within their long, prestigious series of commissions. Premiered May 21, 2018 by the North Hills HS Wind Ensemble, with Christopher Ballentine conducting.

Christmas Adoration from Festivals (1994) c. 6:00, Grade 5, Manuscript* Commissioned by the St. Olaf Band, Miles Johnson, conductor. Premiered December 4, 1994, St. Olaf Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.

Climb the Castle Walls! (2011) c. 3:30. Grade 2, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Written as a project and premiered November 4, 2011 by Lake Middle School 8th grade Band (Woodbury, MN – Eric Van Scoy, conductor) with the composer conducting.

Commemorative Overture (2013) c. 5:15. Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by the North East Iowa Bandmasters Association and premiered by their regional honor band on December 7, 2013 with the composer conducting.

Courtly Intrigue (2007) c. 7:30. Grade 4+, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Missouri Bandmasters Association for the 2007 Missouri All State Band. This ensemble premiered the work on January 26, 2008 with the composer conducting.

Dauntless (2012) c. 3:45. Grade 3, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Co-composed with Hannah Mahr (our second daughter). Written for and dedicated to the Northfield Middle School (MN) 8th grade band and premiered May 15, 2014 by that ensemble with the Ethan Freier conducting.

Dare to Dream (2017) c. 3:35. Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Wayzata High School Wind Ensemble, Donald Krubsack conductor for the opening of a new auditorium. Premiered by them on March 5, 2017.

Daydream (1989) c. 4:15, Grade 3, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the St. Olaf Band, Miles Johnson, conductor. Premiered November 11, 1989 (St. Olaf Festival of Bands), Festival Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.

De Amicitia (2015) c. 4:45. Grade 4 (with organ), Manuscript* Commissioned by the Twin Ports Wind Orchestra to celebrate their 25th season. Mahr founded this ensemble, originally called the Twin Ports Wind Ensemble. The work was premiered in May 30, 2015 with the composer conducting.

Diamond Celebration (2007) c. 2:30. Grade 4, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Century High School Band program, Levi Lundak, director, of Rochester, Minnesota for the 75th Anniversary Big 9 Conference Music Festival. Premiered May 4, 2007 with the Big 9 Honor Band with the composer conducting.

Dig Down Deep (2011) c. 2:30 Grade 3, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by Shakopee High School (MN) for the California Tour of the SHS Wind Ensemble. Premiered April 2011 by this ensemble, Eric Christenson, conducting.

Endurance (1991) c. 10:30, Grade 5, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the American Bandmasters Association as the inaugural work in their commissioning series. Premiered March 7, 1992 (58th Annual Convention of the American Bandmasters Association), United States Interservice Band, Ed Lisk, conductor, DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.

Etched in Stone (2018) c. 7:00, Grade 4+ (with narrator), Mahr Music Press LLC Commissioned by Westbrook High School, Kyle Smith, conductor, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Premiered by this ensemble with the composer conducting on April 4, 2018.

Everyday Hero (2000) c. 6:30, Grade 4+, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association. Premiered January 20, 2001, All Middle-Tennessee First Senior High Band Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor.

An Examined Life (2012) c. 6:00, Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by Matt Goeke in memory of his brother Christopher Goeke for a premiere with the Apple Valley HS Wind Ensemble (MN), Corey Desens, conductor. Premiered by this ensemble in May 24, 2012 with Desens conducting.

Exemplar (2018) c. 2:00, Grade 4, Mahr Music Press LLC Commissioned by Eden Prairie and Rosemount HS (MN) to honor Steve Olsen upon his retirement – a surprise performance. Ben Harloff conducted the premiere of the work with the Rosemount HS Wind Ensemble on May 24, 2018.

Expedition (2014) c. 4:45, Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Niceville High School Band Program (FL), Dan Wooten, conductor, for a premiere with the Okaloosa All County Band. The composer conducted the premiere on November 16, 2014.

Fanfare and Grand March (1980) c. 2:00, Grade 4, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the New Limitations Corporation. Premiered May, 1981, St. Olaf Band, Miles Johnson, conductor, Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.

Fantasia in G (1983) c. 5:00, Grade 5, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Premiered January 25, 1983, St. Olaf Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Boe Memorial Chapel , St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.

Festivals (1991-94) c. 4:00; 5:45; 6:00; 7:00; 8:00, Grade 5, Manuscript* Mvt. 1 Academic Flourish Mvt. 2 Thanksgiving Meditation Mvt. 3 Christmas Adoration Mvt. 4 Lenten Reflection Mvt. 5 Easter Celebration (still in progress) Commissioned by the St. Olaf Band, Miles Johnson, conductor, to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the founding of the band. See separate citations for premiere information.

Fidelitas (2009) c. 5:00, Grade 4 (with organ), Manuscript* Commissioned by LaSierra University Wind Ensemble (CA), Ken Narducci, conductor. Premiered October 10, 2009 with the composer conducting.

Fields of Grain as Seen from a Train (2003) c. 7:30, Grade 5, C. Alan Music Publishing Commissioned by Tom Davis and the Canandaigua Academy Wind Ensemble (NY). The composer conducted the premiere on June 3, 2003 with this ensemble.

Flourish (1996) c. 2:00, Grade 4, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the UWGB Junior and Senior Summer Music Camps. Premiered August 3, 1996, UWGB Honors Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, UWGB.

“GF Redux: It’s Yours” from The Jack Stamp Suite (2015) c. 1:00, Grade 5, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Composed to observe the retirement of Jack Stamp as a gift to Jack. Premiered by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble on April 25, 2015 with Jack Stamp conducting.

Golden Opportunity (2012) c. 5:00, Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Brooklyn Community Band of Minnesota, Jane Ruohoniemi, conductor to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band. Sponsored by a Metropolitan Region Arts and Culture grants. Premiere on June 14, 2012, at the Brooklyn Center Tater Daize by this ensemble with Ruohoniemi, conducting.

Heritage, Heart and Hope (2007) c. 7:00, Grade 4+, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Shakopee, Minnesota High School Band Boosters with support from the Shakopee Educational Endowment Foundation in celebration of the opening of the new Shakopee High School. Dedicated to the 2007–2008 Shakopee High School Wind Ensemble, Eric A. Christenson, conductor. Premiered October 28, 2007 with the composer conducting.

Heroic Rhapsody (2009) c. 2:45, Grade 1+, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Co-composed with Hannah Mahr. Written for the Northfield Elementary School 5th Grade Band, Roger Jenni, conductor. Premiered in March, 2009 by this ensemble with Jenni conducting.

Heroic Valor: A Set for Band on the American Calling (2008) c. 7:00, Grade 4, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. This work was commissioned by the Iowa City Community Schools in honor of Himie Voxman, professor emeritus and long time director of The University of Iowa School of Music, for his enduring support of the Iowa City Music Program and his tremendous contributions to the world of music education. Premiered by Iowa City’s West HS (Rob Medd, conducting) and City HS (Myron McReynolds, conducting) in May 2008.

Hey! (2001) c. 2:30, Grade 4, Neil A. Kjos Music Co., [fall, 2005)* Commissioned by the Anoka High School Concert Band, Anoka, Minnesota, John Lace, conductor. Premiered June 2001, Anoka High School Auditorium.

Homilies on Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen (2010) c. 7:00, Grade 5, Manuscript* Commissioned in honor of their parents, Paul and Sally Westermeyer, on the occasion of their 70th birthdays, by Chris, Tim, Rachel and Rebecca Westermeyer, “with gratitude for all they have taught us about music and life and love and faith.” Premiered by the Minnesota Symphonic Winds with the composer conducting on May 2, 2010. St. Philip, the Deacon Lutheran Church, Plymouth, MN.

Honoris Causa (2006) c. 7:00, Grade 4+, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the band programs of the Lake Conference Schools of the Minnesota State High School League. Each school gave a consortium premiere in spring 2006 or the following academic year.

Hymn and Celebration (1990) c. 5:00, Grade 4, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Tipton High School Concert Band, Tipton, Iowa, David Haaverson, conductor. Premiered June 1990, Tipton High School Auditorium.

Imagine, if you will… (2007) c. 6:30, Grade 5, Neil A. Kjos Co. Commissioned by the Santa Clara County Band Directors Association (CA) for the 55th Anniversary of the Santa Clara County Honor Band. Premiered by this ensemble with the composer conducting on January 20, 2008 at Saratoga High School.

Immigrant Dreams (1986) c. 8:00, Grade 5+, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Anoka High School Concert Band, Anoka, Minnesota, Michael Hiatt, conductor. Premiered June 20, 1986, Anoka High School Concert Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Anoka High School Auditorium.

Imprints (1989) c. 8:00, Grade 5, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Milwaukee Knightwind Ensemble, Jon Steinke, conductor, in memory of Dr. Frank Comella. Premiered October 1989, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In Circles (2002) c. 7:00, Grade 4+, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Robert Shirek Family in memory of Susan Shirek and in recognition of the newly-constructed Fond du Lac High School, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Premiered April 23, 2002, Fond du Lac Symphonic Winds and Percussion, Symphonic Orchestra and A Capella Choir, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Fond du Lac Performing Arts Center. in mind, in spirit (1996) c. 7:30, Grade 4+, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Bowling Green High School Symphonic Band, Bowling Green, Ohio, Thom Headley, conductor. Premiered April 27, 1996, Bowling Green High School Symphonic Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Kibacker Hall, Bowling Green State University.

Inaugural Dances (2004) c. 3:30, Grade 3, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the 2004 All-District Middle Level Festival Band, representing the six middle schools of Independent School District #196, Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Eagan, Minnesota. Premiered by that ensemble with the composer conducting on March 12, 2004 at Apple Valley High School (MN).

Into the Air! (1998) c. 10:00, Grade 6, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the United State Air Force Band, Col. Lowell E. Graham, conductor. Premiered July 11, 1999 (Ninth International Conference of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles), Harmon Hall, California State University-San Luis Obispo.

Lenten Reflection from Festivals (1993) c. 7:00, Grade 5, Manuscript* Commissioned by the St. Olaf Band, Miles Johnson, conductor. Premiered April 1993, Wooddale Baptist Church, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Lines from Lanier (2000) c. 7:30, Manuscript* Commissioned by Woodward Academy Wind Ensemble, College Park, Georgia, Charles Brodie, conductor, for the Woodward Academy Centennial Celebration. Premiered April 14, 2000 (Centennial Concert), Woodward Academy Wind Ensemble and Choirs, Timothy Mahr, conductor, in Richardson Hall Theatre, Woodward Academy

Look In / Look Out (2013) c. 3:45 Grade 2, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the band students and staff of Mustang Middle School and Mustang North Middle School (OK). Premiered on May 4, 2013 by the Mustang 7th/8th grade honor band with the composer conducting.

Löwenzahn March (2012) c. 3:30, Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by C. David Pierce and dedicated to Sally Emrich Pierce on her 80th birthday and for her life in music. Premiered by the Lakeshore Symphonic Band of eastern Wisconsin in June 2012.

The Mankato March (2002) c. 3:00, Grade 3+, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Mankato Municipal Concert Band, Ed Stock, conductor. Premiered June 14, 2002, Mankato Municipal Concert Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Mankato, Minnesota.

The Master’s Hand (2015) c. 10:00, Grade5+, Manuscript* Commissioned by Middle Tennessee State University, Reed Thomas, conductor to honor the legacy and acknowledge the contributions to music education of Joseph T. Smith. Premiered by the MTSU Wind Ensemble with the composer conducting in February 2015.

A Mighty March (1999) c. 2:15, Grade 5-, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Minnesota Symphonic Winds, Miles Johnson and Timothy Mahr, conductors, in recognition of Miles Johnson's 20th and final season as the conductor of this community ensemble. Premiered May 8, 1999, Minnesota Symphonic Winds, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mindscapes (2013) c. 5:10, Grade 3, Mahr Music Press LLC Commissioned by and dedicated to the Lake Middle School 8th Grade Concert Band and its director, Mr. Roderic VanScoy III, Woodbury, Minnesota. Premiered by this ensemble and conductor on May 9, 2013 at Lake Middle School.

Mountain Prayers (2005) c. 9:30, Grade 5, Masters Music Publications Commissioned by the Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI), Dr. Derald DeYoung, conductor. Premiered April, 2005, Calvin College.

Mourning Dances (2001) c. 13:00, Grade 6-, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma, National Band Fraternity and Sorority. Premiered by the KKP/TBS National Intercollegiate Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, at the 2001 National Convention on July 24, 2001 in the Omni Bayfront Hotel Ballroom, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Nightdream (1998) c. 6:45, Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by the Lancaster High School Symphonic Band, Lancaster, Ohio, Christopher Heidenreich, conductor. Premiered May 28, 1998, Lancaster High School Symphonic Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Lancaster High School Auditorium.

Noble Element (2002) c.7:00, Grade 5, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the American School Band Directors Association and the Minnesota Music Educators Association in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the ASBDA. Premiered, August, 2002 by the Minnesota All-State Symphonic Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor at the DECC Auditorium in Duluth, Minnesota

O Brother Man (1987) c. 10:30, Grade 5+, Manuscript* Commissioned by Hastings College Wind Ensemble, Thomas O'Neal, conductor. Premiered April, 1987, Hastings College Wind Ensemble, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska.

Passages (1984) c.17:30, Grade 6-, Manuscript* Commissioned by the St. Olaf Band, Miles Johnson, conductor in memory of Marc Francis Priest, former member of the band. Premiered November 4, 1984, St. Olaf Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.

Pride, Promise and Progress (2005) c. 2:30, Grade 4, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by St. Olaf College as a gift to the city of Northfield, MN on the occasion of their sesquicentennial celebration, 1855-2005. Premiered by the Northfield HS Concert Band on November 10, 2005 with the composer conducting.

A Quiet Place to Think (1999) c. 7:00, Grade 4+, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Michigan State University Bands Alumni Association celebrating their 25th anniversary and dedicatyed to the memory of Leonard Falcone, Director of Bands at MSU from 1927-1967 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth in 1899. Premiered April 18, 1999, MSU Alumni Band, Kenneth Bloomquist, conductor, Wharton Hall, Michigan State University.

Retreat from Variations on All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (2001) c. 2:15 (mvt. 2) Grade 4, C. Alan Publications* Fanfare - Jack Stamp Retreat - Timothy Mahr Dance - Andrew Boysen, Jr. Fantasia - Joseph Pappas Finale - David Gillingham Composed as a gift to honor Jim Cochran for his long career of service to the band profession. This is one of five movements contributed by composers associated with Cochran, all based one of Jim’s favorite hymns. Premiered October, 2001, Concordia University Wind Symphony, Richard Fischer, conductor, St. Louis, Missouri

Rollick (2002) c. 6:30, Grade 4+, Manuscript* Commissioned by the University of Missouri-Rolla to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the UMR Bands. Premiered May 5, 2002, University of Missouri-Rolla Concert Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor.

Royal Flourish (2011) c. 2:00, Grade 5, Manuscript* This work was created for the visit of the King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway to St. Olaf College. It takes material from Academic Flourish from Festivals and reworks it with additional music. The St. Olaf Band premiered the work on October 14, 2011 with the composer conducting.

Scenes from the Life Danced (2008) c. 12:30, Grade 6-, Mahr Music Press LLC Commissioned by Lawrence University (WI). The LU Wind Ensemble premiered the work on May 17, 2008 with members of the LU dance troupe joining on a few movements. Dr. Andrew Mast conducted. The work centers on the life of the composer’s niece.

The Soaring Hawk (1990) c. 9:30, Grade 5+, Hal Leonard/Jenson Composer's Editions Commissioned by the University of Iowa Symphony Band, Dr. Myron Welch, conductor for their appearance at the American Bandmasters Association National Convention. Premiered March1990, Krannert Auditorium, University of Illinois. sol solator (1998) c. 8:00, Grade 5, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the New Trier High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Winnetka, Illinois, John Thompson, conductor. Premiered May 5, 1998, New Trier High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Pick-Staiger Auditorium, Northwestern University.

Spirits Ablaze (2011) c. 2:00, Grade 1+, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. This is a work written as an exercise and the dedicated to the stalwart young musicians and band parents of I.S.D. 191 (Burnsville—Eagan—Savage, Minnesota) in appreciation of their dedication and perseverance. The MS Savage Elementary Band premiered the work on April 26, 2012, conducted by Nicholas Ellison.

Spring Divertimento (1992) c. 13:00, Grade 5-, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the La Crosse Central High School Wind Ensemble, La Crosse, Wisconsin, Alex Vaver, conductor. Premiered May 1992, La Crosse Central High School Wind Ensemble, Timothy Mahr, conductor. La Crosse Central High School Auditorium. sssssplashhhhh!!! (2003) C. 3:45, Grade 5, Manuscript* Commissioned by Edina High School Concert Band, William Webb, conductor, for their 50th Anniversary Pops Concert. Premiered February, 2003 at Edina High School, Timothy Mahr, conductor.

Suite for Band (2015) c. 9:30, Grade 4, Mahr Music Press LLC Commissioned by O. Jay and Pat Tomson for the Mason City High School Symphonic Band to commemorate the opening of the new performance hall at Mason City High School. This ensemble premiered the full work on May 10, 2015, with the composer conducting. The first movement received a preview premiere in April of the previous year with Russ Kramer conducting.

Summum Bonum (2016) c. 6:15, Grade 4, Manuscript* Commissioned by the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program (VA), Carl Holmquist, Director. The H-B Woodlawn Concert Band premiered the work on May 24, 2016 with the Holmquist conducting.

Symphony No. 1 (2016) c. 32:00, Grade 5+, Mahr Music Press LLC Commissioned by a consortium of 54 band programs (high school, college/university, and community ensembles) led by Matt Dehnel, conductor at Roseville Area High School. The Roseville Area HS Symphonic Band premiered the work on November 17, 2016, with Dehnel conducting.

Thanksgiving Meditation from Festivals (1992) c. 5:45, Grade 5, Manuscript* Commissioned by the St. Olaf College Band, Miles Johnson, conductor. Premiered April 14, 1996, St. Olaf College Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

They Sing of Love (1997) c. 15:00, Grade 5, Manuscript* Commissioned by Morehead State University Symphony Band (Kentucky), Richard Miles, conductor, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the university. Premiered February 13, 1998 (40th Annual Concert Band Clinic), Button Auditorium, Morehead State University.

Three Solas: The Sense of Luther’s Rose (2010) c. 10:00, Grade 4, Manuscript* The work bears this dedication: “By the grace of God, this work is dedicated to the students, directors, and schools making up 50 years of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod High School Band Festivals. To God alone the glory!” The 50th Anniversary WELS Festival Band premiered the work on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Luther High School in Onalaska, WI with the composer conducting.

Uncle Lumpy's Garage (2005) c. 2:30, Grade 1+, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Co-composed with daughter, Jenna Mahr. Dedicated to the Northfield Sixth Grade Band, Paul Becki, conductor. Premiered May, 2005 at Northfield School.

Until the Walls and Rafters Ring (2006) c. 10:00, Grade 6/5 (brass quintet and band), Mahr Music Press LLC Commissioned by The University of Iowa to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the School of Music. Dr. Myron Welch asked for a work to feature the Iowa Brass Quintet as the featured ensemble with the UI Symphony Band. This collection of musicians premiered the work in February 21, 2007.

The View from the Mountaintop (1994) c. 5:30, Grade 4, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Music Educators National Association to celebrate the adoption of the National Standards in the Arts. Premiered, April 8, 1994 (MENC National Convention), Park Hill High School Symphonic Band [Kansas City, Missouri], John D. Bell, conductor, Cincinnati, Ohio.

When I Close My Eyes, I See Dancers (1992) c. 7:00, Grade 5, Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Commissioned by the Indiana Bandmasters Association. Premiered March 15, 1992, Indiana All-State Honors Band, Timothy Mahr, conductor, Butler University,