Program Notes

This piece evokes the image of a river of stars sweeping across the sky. Based in the Hindustani raag Vachaspati, River of Stars combines soaring melodies, roiling figuration and sparkling percussion to create a bold and shimmering sound world.

Recording

(recording will be available after the premiere)

Premiere/Performances

This work was premiered on April 11, 2026 by Spencer Hile and the John Hersey High School Band at the 25th Annual Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival in Chicago, IL.