In our third installment of our “While We Wait” series, we are excited to introduce you to Eric Ewazen’s Eaglehawk, performed by our trombonists Justin Marxman, Andrew Jacobi, and Brandon Jarot.

This piece was written after Ewazen and three of his trombonist friends were snowed-in during a blizzard. As the trio entertained themselves and their friend by playing through their music, Ewazen decided to commemorate that unforgettable adventure by writing a piece for three trombones.

Justin is the band director at Shepherd Middle School in Ottawa, Andrew is the band director at Ottawa Township High School, and Brandon is the band director and general music teacher at John F. Kennedy School in Seneca.