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The collegiate life has never sounded more inspiring and reachable than with this incredible overture! Calling University embodies the various college programs and opportunities through sound and imagination. The music is challenging as it is encouraging, with memorable melodies combining with mixed meter. This exciting composition works well as a concert piece or soundtrack to promos, trailers, and films.

This is the first of a collection of wind ensemble/concert band music created with the intention of it being capable of both concert and commercial use. The idea for this type of hybrid music came from a discussion with my private composition instructor, Professor Patrick J. Burns. Before, Calling University was just another concert opener. But as the music progressed, we noticed that it began sounding more like a cinematic trailer or soundtrack. After that, we’ve reviewed most of the music that we’ve worked on before and noticed a trend that many of my latest compositions sounded very cinematic. That’s when I began thinking that maybe I could start writing more cinematic music in a concert band setting.

The inspiration for Calling University came from both my experience as an undergraduate music major and a love for film music. It is an exciting cinematic piece that celebrates the wonderful college experience. The music is written like a collage, with each section embodying another great element of campus life; setting the various elements, including the buildings and halls, recreation, sports, visual and performing arts, and academics to music! One can almost imagine being there and experiencing each element as the music goes on. My hope is that you will be able to imagine it too.