For Concert Band
Commissioned by the Windy City Winds
Composed: 2020
Performed by Windy City Winds
Conducted by Mark Mosley
World Premiere
World Premiere performed by the Windy City Winds, 2022
Eagle Peak (elevation 7,779ft.) is a rock formation in Yosemite National Park in California. Hiking to Eagle Peak and back is a strenuous, challenging 8.5 hour journey. The summit offers stunning views of the Yosemite Valley, Lower Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome.
Journey to Eagle Peak was written for Windy City Winds in 2020. The music begins with anticipation of the difficulty and risks ahead, then moves forward with enthusiasm and joy. Once at the top, the emotions of the hiker depicted in the music include celebration, caution, and wonder.
Program notes by Mark Mosley and Sarah Good Mosley, for the World Premiere