Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn in F, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F
First performance by LADYBAND, conducted by Rose Craig Tyler, in the Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota on November 8, 2025. LADYBAND members: Sarah Bylsma, piccolo; Kristen Kinnear-Ohlmann, flute; Julie Brusen, oboe; Jessica Tristch, English horn; Stacie Traill, clarinet; Julia Heinen, bass clarinet; Cassandra Roaché, bassoon; Tracy Carr, bassoon; Emily Borra, horn; Molly Lampone, horn; Rose Craig Tyler, conductor.
Duration: 9 minutes
MOON DANCERS was co-commissioned by the Women in Harmoniemusik consortium of bands, led by Rose Craig Tyler and LADYBAND Minneapolis.
The Women in Harmoniemusik co-commissioners include:
Appalachian State University - Jason Gardner
Arizona State University - Jason Caslor, Director of Bands
Baylor University - J. Eric Wilson, Director of Bands
California State University, Northridge - Lawrence Stoffel, Director of Bands
Carleton College - Lauren Visel, director
Charlotte Pride Band - Dr. John Stanley Ross, Artistic Director
Eastman School of Music - Mark Davis Scatterday, conductor
Edina High School - Paul Kile
Georgia State University Bands - Robert J. Ambrose, Director of Bands
Grand Rapids Community College - Shannon Shaker
Island Chamber Winds - Ben Litzcke, conductor
Neoteric Chamber Winds
NexTonal Chamber Winds - Dr. Tim Heath
Northwestern University Bands - Dr. Robert Taylor, Director of Bands
Piedmont Wind Symphony - Mark A. Norman, Conductor and Artistic Director
Rochester Institute of Technology - Luke Camarillo, Director of Bands
San Antonio Harmonie Ensemble - Brett A. Richardson, Conductor and Artistic Director
Sarah Jo Aymond
Shenandoah Conservatory - Tim Robblee
Tennessee Technological University - Dr. Jeffrey L. Miller
Texas Tech University - Sarah McKoin
The Seattle Wind Symphony
The St. Olaf Band - Henry L. Dorn, conductor
The United States Navy Band
Transylvania University Band - Dr. Lawrence Spell, director
Troy University Symphony Band - Dr. Mark J. Walker, conductor
University of Arizona - Chad Nicholson
University of Central Arkansas - Michael Hancock
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music - Dr. Kevin Holzman, director
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Georgia Bands - Nicholas Enrico Williams and Jack Eaddy
University of Kansas - Matt Smith
University of Louisville Bands
University of Michigan - Jason Fettig and Courtney Snyder
University of Minnesota-TC Bands Faculty
University of Missouri Kansas City - Steven Davis
University of New Mexico - Emily Moss
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Jonathan Caldwell, Director of Bands
University of North Carolina Wilmington & Southern Harmonie - Dominic Talanca, conductor
University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble - Cormac Cannon, conductor
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - Martin I. Gaines
University of Wisconsin–Madison Bands - Scott Teeple
University of Wyoming - Matthew Schlomer
Washburn University - Anya Pogorelova
Yale University Bands - Thomas C. Duffy, Director
Consortium members have performance exclusivity from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2026, with an additional grace-period year of free performance access. For performances that will take place after December 1, 2027, co-commissioners must contact Nimbus Music Publishing to pay all future rental and performance fees.
For performances by non-consortium-commission members, taking place on or after December 1, 2026, Moon Dancers can be ordered from Nimbus Music Publishing and can played by any ensemble worldwide.
All streaming requests must be licensed by Nimbus Music Publishing.
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Moon Dancers for 10 virtuosi (2025) Augusta Read Thomas (b. 1964)
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