Erin's Isle was commissioned by euphonium player Micah Parsons and premiered by him in June 2024. The underlying idea was to write a slow melody with an Irish flavor. The title is a romantic name from the 19th century, referring to the island of Ireland itself. The work begins with muted cornets playing tremolos, with a tentative theme underneath. This leads to an accompanied cadenza by the soloist, from which the main theme emerges. It is an extended melody that runs through several phrases wit...