Premiered at The 78th Midwest Clinic by the Wiley Middle School Wind Ensemble and Taylor Williamson, director.

Commissioned by Phi Beta Mu International.

Available from MakeMusic Publications this spring.

Imagine witnessing the formation of Earth’s largest natural superstructures. This music is inspired by massive rocks rising from the ground to create the tallest mountains on Earth and the breathtaking terrain that exists today.

The sounds of rocks colliding represented by the first notes set the piece in motion. Following this, the music calms for a moment as a solo horn introduces the main theme. As surrounding chords continue to build tension, the tempo hastens as more powerful formations take place. After lots of rise and fall, we finally arrive at a full statement of the melody that grooves and dances as we see what such destructive chaos has created — massive mountains and an incredible horizon to gaze upon.