Inspired by the beautiful and bountiful Chesapeake Bay in the Maryland and Virginia areas of the United States, Jerry Brubaker begins this odyssey on a quiet morn, with sounds of gulls riding the winds above gentle waves. The sections of this suite are entitled "Chantey," "Power," and "Sail and Festival." With nautical flavorings throughout, CHESAPEAKE is a celebration of nature's gift to all who live on, work on, or simply enjoy the waterways of our great nation. (6:54).

Duration: 6:54.

Instrumentation: conductor ; 1st c flute/c piccolo ; 2nd c flute ; oboe ; 1st 2nd 3rd B© clarinet ; E© alto clarinet ; B© bass clarinet ; bassoon ; 1st 2nd E© alto saxophone ; B© tenor saxophone; B© baritone saxophone ; 1st 2nd 3rd B© trumpet ; 1st 2nd horn in /'f ; 1st 2nd trombone ; baritone ; baritone tc ; tuba ; mallet percussion (bells, chimes, xylophone, vibraphone) ; timpani ; percussion 1(snare drum, wind machine or thunder sheet, tom-toms) ; percussion 2 (crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, tam-tam, bass drum, tambourine).