Twilight Serenade (c/b) Steve Hodges

Dedicated to all parents and grandparents who have enjoyed a relaxing moment singing to a child or grandchild, this piece uses a simple melody, sung privately by the composer to his children and grandchildren, and has been developed into an expressive piece for the young band. With opportunities for extended phrasing, simple suspensions, and dynamic contrasts, this lyrical offering provides an effective learning experience as well as a nice change of pace for any concert.