De Profundis (Out of the Depths) for Solo Trumpet and Wind Ensemble was commissioned in 1975 by the Robert E. Lee High School Symphonic Band, Baytown, Texas, and its director Charles E. Forque (1930-2005) so that they can play together with the famous trumpeter ‘Doc’ Severinsen (1927-). It was premiered by the commissioner and the soloist on May 31 of the year. In 1983 while Forque was working for the Plano Senior High School Band in the same city, they performed the work with ‘Doc”, and their l...