Their Finest Hour David J. Long

Maestro Band Series

PROGRAM NOTES
As an intrinsic part of existence, all peoples face adversity, both individually and collectively. When the cause of such adversity is beyond the control of any given party (or parties), it is the heroes who emerge to turn the tide of tragedy into ultimate victory. War, natural disaster, internal and external social strife, None can deter the heroic idealism embodied in the American People due to individual and collective character, determination, a sense of justice, lofty goals, and faith.

Their Finest Hour addresses this triumph of the American Spirit.

ABOUT THE COMPOSER
David J. Long (b. 1950) is Professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia where he teaches courses in Theory, Skill Development, Composition, Orchestration, and History of Jazz. His compositions are regularly performed primarily by college/university groups and public schools across the country as well as performances in Canada, France, Switzerland, and Germany.