When Hope Is Needed Most (2020)

When Hope Is Needed Most, originally written for brass quintet, is an attempt to illustrate the process of finding hope in a time of need. The melody featured in the euphonium section is meant to be a catalytic speech that restores the ensemble’s hope, leading it to grow for the remainder of the piece.

This piece has been adapted for concert band to honor the memory of my high school band director, the late Grant Michel. He was the first person that encouraged me to pursue a career in music and the first composer that I had the pleasure of knowing. Having been a student of his has undoubtedly helped shape me into the person that I am today.

 

When Hope Is Needed Most (for Band) Score