Aside from the numerous mega classic orchestral/symphonic composers, I would suggest some new ones, mainly known for concert band works. David R. Holsinger, straight out of Missouri, is best known for songs like Abram's Pursuit, Praire Dances, Havendance, and On A Hymnsong Of Philip Bliss (played at President Reagan's funeral). Frank Ticheli is another composer I'm starting to dig. I'm playing a piece of his now in my concert band called Vesuvius. Complex stuff.
And I WOULD post up some links to some cool arrangements of the songs, BUT I have to have fifteen posts or more...
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