Written to honor the life and work of beloved educator and conductor Dr. Stephen L. Gage, A Tale So Tall is a vibrant and powerful composition by Anthony O'Toole that exudes the tremendous spirit and boundless energy of a man who dedicated his life to loving music and his students. The piece is a tour-de-force for the modern concert band that explodes from the first downbeat with endless momentum and zeal before reaching its triumphant and eventually peaceful conclusion.