(8 Brass) Indra Kunindra - Commissioned by the University of Northern Iowa, Indra Kunindra is an approachable multi-sectional mixed-meter piece scored for eight brass and the option for additional percussion. The opening conducted statement features a haunting melody featuring a solo trumpet accompanied by the trombone section. This conducted section gives way to a groove based, exotic section that contrasts with a relaxed, dance-like gesture in 3/4. A beautiful developing solo section for guitar or piano emerges and transitions to darker textures for an angry solo for the first alto saxophone. The composition comes to a peak as a driving groove serves as the canvas for a return of the haunting melody that features the full brass section in a conducted chorale. The composition closes with a resolute and confident statement referencing the dance-like 3/4 material.

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Ryan Middagh is one of the up and coming composers and arrangers in the jazz scene today. His music has been performed around the world, receiving commissions from colleges and high schools in both jazz ensemble and wind ensemble writing. He received a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Northern Iowa before pursuing graduate studies at Middle Tennessee State University. Residing in Nashville, Ryan is also active as a saxophonist, leading his own octet and playing as a sideman.