
“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” — Psalm 95:2 (KJV)
Rooted in the spirit of Psalm 95:2 and the warmth of the Thanksgiving holiday, this piece is a musical meditation on gratitude, both sacred and shared. Scored for brass quintet with flugelhorns in place of trumpets, Thanksgiving unfolds with a soft, hymnlike character, inviting listeners into a space of reverence and reflection.
The horn often carries the melody, its voice rising gently above a richly woven harmonic texture. The ensemble’s sonorities are thick and nourishing, evoking the abundance of a holiday table and the fullness of hearts gathered in fellowship. Though subdued in mood and tone for the most part, the music is emotionally expansive, each phrase a spoonful of warmth, each cadence a quiet amen.
At just over three minutes, Thanksgiving offers a compact yet sumptuous feast of sound, celebrating the sacred joy of gathering, remembering, and giving thanks.
Gilded Music Press specializes in brass music and pedagogical materials composed and crafted by Dr. Daniel Thrower. His expertise and experience in the music world are now available in printed or PDF format for the music world's benefit.
For questions, specific requests, or to commission a new work from Dr. Thrower, please contact us via email or phone, below.
"You and your compositions deserve first rate ensembles, they’re that good! It’s an honor to know you and, from time to time, celebrate your wonderful accomplishments."
Dr. Daniel N. Thrower
Owner
"Gilded Music Press" was created specifically to make Dr. Daniel Thrower's high-quality music available. Dr. Thrower has been composing music and writing educational supplements for decades. He describes his music as a "personal musical journal". From his work with military ensembles to faculty and students of all ages, his music and teaching materials are created to edify audiences, professional colleagues, students, and himself. Through "Gilded Music Press" the global music community benefits from his excellent research, experience, and creative output. Many have enjoyed and benefited from his work throughout the world, and you will too once you discover his phenomenal products!