In this colorful ballad is charity high in standard. Egbert van Groningen composed Hymn of Brotherhood for the youthband of St. Jan in Wierden (NL). The music exudes respect appreciation and devotion. In our current increasingly individualized society a beautiful reflective contemplative time.

Commissioned by the Gamma Eta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha at Furman University Greenville SC this impressive work is built around two chorale themes and a recurring fanfare. After the boldly stated opening a bright allegrodevelopmental section becomes increasingly more intense until a dramatic cadence is reached. At this point antiphonal brass (3 trumpets 2 trombones) soar above the ensemble an…