A commissioned composer and arranger, the music of Andrew Spang has been selected for All County Festivals and school performances throughout Maryland.  He has received commissions and written original works for concert band and orchestra.  If you would like to commission a work for your school or ensemble, please contact andrew@lyricbrass.com.

Selected Works

Portrait of a King

2002 [Lyric Brass Publishing]

Concert Band (Grade 2.5) 10:00 ♬ Listen (premiere performance)

A work for concert band and narrator modeled after “A Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland.  Performed by the Baltimore County and Tri-County (Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s) County Middle School All County Bands.

Centennial March

2008 [Lyric Brass Publishing]

Concert Band (Grade 2) 3:15 ♬ Listen (computer performance)

Commissioned by Mr. Frank Owens and the Centennial Lane Elementary School Band Program.  An “English-style” march with some quintal harmony elements.

Sykesville Sketches

2004 [Lyric Brass Publishing]

Full Orchestra or Concert Band (Grade 2) 10:00

♬ Listen Mvts. 1 2 3 4 5 (computer performances)

In five movements, each depicting an aspect of Sykesville’s history.  Commissioned by Ms. Kay Tilden and the Sykesville Middle School Band Program for the 100th Anniversary of the Town of Sykesville.

Lime Kiln Overture

2000 [Lyric Brass Publishing]

Concert Band (Grade 2) 4:30 ♬ Listen

Written for the opening of Lime Kiln Middle School in Howard County, Maryland, incorporating many “hidden musical messages” about the opening of Lime Kiln to serve as a “musical time capsule” for the school.

Echoes

2011 [Lyric Brass Publishing]

Concert Band (Grade 3) 3:30 ♬ Watch (premiere performance)

A work for concert band written for the final year of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Summer Band Camp at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center.  Performed by AACPS Summer Band Camp “B” Band.