This piece was inspired by the beauty, majesty and reverent wonder I feel when watching a particularly colorful sunrise. Aurora was the Roman goddess of the dawn and the name seemed ideal for a hymn honoring a divine entity that brings such beauty to us on a daily basis. The piece is dedicated to my youngest grandchildren, Delilah and Leo, who continually bring beauty and joy to my life.
This arrangement offers a wonderful opportunity for band directors looking for quality music with untraditional instrumentations. The flexible scoring options in this arrangement allow each conductor to find the best musical results possible for any combination of instruments.
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