Prized Composers
Richard Wernick
Awards:
Pulitzer Prize (1977): Visions of Terror and Wonder
American Academy of Arts and Letters Music Prize (1976)
Guggenheim Fellowship (1976)
Compositions for Winds:
Concerto for Cello and Ten Players (1980) for Cello, Wind Ensemble
Fanfare for a Festive Occasion (1981) for Antiphonal brass, percussion
Musica Ptolemeica: I. Epicycle 1 (1987) for Brass Quintet
Musica Ptolemeica: II. Epicycle 2 (1987) for Brass Quintet
Musica Ptolemeica: III. Epicycle 3 (1987) for Brass Quintet
Quintet for Winds (2007)
Concert Overture for Band (1962)
Snapshots for Band (1966)
The Diocletians for Concert Band