Fleur de Lis album as a CD

This is the physical CD within a beautifully designed 8-page liner notes booklet.

With the exception of the Charpentier, all of the pieces on this album were either written for us or arranged by us. One of our goals has been to promote new music, so we are happy to present two premieres. Collaborating with these composers has been a tremendous experience. The other works on this album consist of popular works for orchestra or piano that we arranged ourselves for the trombone quartet, exercising our creativity. Each piece has significance for us as a group and as individuals, in much the same way as we approach our concept of sound – with room for each voice and its special nature, and yet dedicated to the whole. We wish you well as you travel up the Mississippi and land at our door. Bon Voyage!

St. Louis has a rich French heritage, evidenced in our street names such as Laclede, Des Peres, Chouteau, and Lafayette. The fleur de lis, historically associated with the French monarchy, remains an enduring symbol of France and its conquests and has a special significance for the city of St. Louis. It can be seen throughout the city in architecture, flags, and business logos. In this album, there is a connection to this heritage through music by French composers Dukas and Charpentier, and the New Orleans-inspired New Life Suite, another city associated with the fleur de lis.