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The orchestra is split into three groups, each having its own conductor. The music is an adventure in rhythm, sound, and space

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Used Car Salesman for percussion quartet was commissioned and premiered by the Ethos Percussion Group at Hancher Auditorium, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa on April 18, 2000. Used Car Salesman is a tribute to the composer's father Willis Daugherty (1927-2011) who was a used car salesman by day at Rapids Chevrolet in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and a dance band drummer by night from 1955-59. In Daugherty's complex but highly entertaining composition, the composer has a created a musical landscape reflecting upon the world of the used car salesman. In addition to the percussion quartet performing on a wide variety of metal instruments from the metal scrap heap, Daugherty punctuates the rhythmically complex counterpoint with spoken text inspired from my father's recollections of his days as a used car salesman both real and imagined. When performing in concert, the percussion quartet is encouraged to dress like 1950s used car salesmen.

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Reduction for solo percussion and piano.

Inspired by the grandeur of Hearst Castle, this piece reflects Michael Daugherty's nostalgic memories of the iconic estate. The composition, originally from 2003 and revised in 2015, features a solo organ part edited by Grammy Award winner Paul Jacobs, who premiered the work. Combining orchestral elements with the organ, it captures the essence of the castle's opulence and history, making it a unique addition to the chamber music repertoire.

A curious little Shawnee girl embarks on an adventurous treasure hunt after overhearing her grandmother, Koko, mention possessing the greatest treasure in the world. Driven by her imagination and determination, she seeks to uncover what valuable secret Koko might be hiding, leading her on a journey filled with wonder and discovery.

This concise guide, written by Registered Maine Guide and inveterate paddler Michael Daugherty, features 50 of the best sea kayaking adventures along the New England coast, from Maine's Bold Coast south to the mouth of the Connecticut River. These are trips that can be done in a day or turned into an overnight, perfect for beginner to intermediate kayakers looking to explore the storied coastlines of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The book includes day trips near large northeastern cities like New York City and Boston. Each of the trips features a full description and map of the route, plus bullets on distance and time, where to launch, tide and currents, “plan B” routes, and nearby attractions. An at-a-glance trip planner and a selection of nature and history essays round out the offerings in this essential sea kayaker's guidebook. Also Quiet Water Maine, 2e by Alex Wilson and John Hayes978-1-929173-65-5 Quiet Water Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, 3e978-1-628420-00-5 AMC's Best Sea Kayaking in the Mid-Atlantic by Michaela Gaaserud978-1-328420-06-7

The narrative highlights unconventional heroes who prioritize environmental protection over traditional notions of heroism. These champions, adorned in feathers and shawls, bravely confront powerful oil corporations to safeguard the planet from pollution. Their stories emphasize the importance of activism and the diverse forms that courage can take in the fight for Mother Earth.

(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). A dream-like musical journey inspired by the legendary stretch of Sunset Boulevard.