Beloved Composer William Owens Signs Exclusive Agreement with Excelcia Music Publishing

Excelcia Music Publishing and its related companies and brands are excited to announce an exclusive publishing agreement with prominent Concert Band and Orchestra composer William Owens. The newest member of a roster of twelve exclusive composers, William Owens is also an esteemed music educator and clinician who considers both the needs of the modern band and classroom, and the enjoyment of students and audiences when crafting his music.

“William Owens is undoubtedly one of the top composers of band music today, whose works resonate with musicians and audiences alike,” says Larry Clark, President Excelcia Music Publishing. “As an exceptional music educator, clinician, and conductor, he has inspired countless students and professionals through his music, his dedication and expertise. He is a well-respected and genuine person, making him a cherished figure in the music community. We are delighted to welcome him to the growing list of outstanding exclusive composers for Excelcia Music Publishing.”

The publisher will continue actively seeking out, publishing, and promoting works from a wide range of talented and dynamic composers on a non-exclusive basis, as it has since its founding in 2018. The list of exclusive composers, which the publisher also plans to grow, includes William Owens, Carol Brittin Chambers, Sean O’Loughlin, Yukiko Nishimura, Larry Clark, Laura Estes, Jamey Ray, David Samuel, Tyler Arcari, Christina Huss, Matthew R. Putnam and Peter Blair.

Directors can explore new releases from William Owens and all the exclusive composers with Excelcia Music Publishing:

William Owens

• Concert Band: Gratitude (2), All Things So Wondrous (3.5), After the Darkness… (4.5)

Carol Brittin Chambers

• Concert Band: And the Lions Roared (1.5), Dedication Fanfare (2.5), Fanfare Esprit (3.5), Symphonic Dance No 1 (5)

Sean O’Loughlin

• Concert Band: Secret Caverns (.5), Archetypes (1), Coriolis Effect (1.5), Echoes of Time (2.5), Centennial Journey (3.5),
• String Orchestra: Strength and Honor (1), Tessellations (2.5), Dark Illumination (3.5)

Yukiko Nishimura

• String Orchestra: Colorful Sunrise (1.5), The First Noel (3), Orchid Fantasy (4.5)

• Concert Band: Scenes from Citizen 13660 (3)

Larry Clark

• Concert Band: Emerald Sky (1),Christmas Stars (1.5), Thunder Chase (2.5), Christmas Carol-oke (3), Hope Lies in Dreams (5)
• String Orchestra: Emerald Sky (1), Astral Dreams (1.5), Prominence (2.5)
• Jazz Ensemble: Too Cool for Yule (1), Blues It or Lose It (1)

Laura Estes

• Concert Band: Binary 0101 (.5), Santa: Trapped in the Looking Glass! (1), Rising Earth (1.5), Jaffa Gate Overture (2)
• String Orchestra: Base-Six (.5) Full Orchestra: Celebrazione Sinfonia! (4)

David Samuel

• Concert Band: The Night Hunt (1), The Torch (2)

• String Orchestra: Champion’s Banner (1.5)
• Jazz Ensemble: Down-home Blues (2), Carnival (3)

Tyler Arcari

• Concert Band: Swarm (.5), Full Force Fanfare (1), Breakneck! (1.5), Anomaly (2.5), Cloudscapes (3.5), Ascendant (4.5)
• String Orchestra: Breaking Free (.5), A Silent Night in Scarborough (1.5), Attack of the Bow-barians! (2), Spoon River (4.5), Full Orchestra: A Christmas Tiding (4.5)

Christina Huss

• Concert Band: Heroic (.5), Giant Slayer (1), Trajectory (1.5), When an Angel Gets its Wings (2), Legend of the Honjo (3),

• String Orchestra: Heroic (.5)

Matthew R. Putnam

• Concert Band: Heart of a Lion (.5), Against all Odds (1), Roman Triumph (1.5), Razzmatazz (2.5)

Peter Blair

• Jazz Ensemble: A New Blues in Town (1)

Excelcia Music Publishing’s full digital catalogs of new releases for 2024-2025 can be reviewed for Concert Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Choral.