Celtic Hymns and Dances was commissioned by and is dedicated to James Fudale and the Berea (Ohio) High School Symphonic Winds who premiered the work in March 1990. The one movement work draws its inspiration from medieval and renaissance music. Although the melodies and themes are original creations, the modal harmony, the characteristicaly energetic rhythms and the use of colorful wind orchestration calls to mind music of ancient times. Within the piece one finds pastoral ballads, heroic fanfares and joyful dances culminating in a lively sonorous finale.

Folk - contemporary setting.

Instrumentation: Full Score ; Piccolo ; Flute I-II ; Oboe I-II ; Bassoon I-II ; Eb Soprano Clarinet ; Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III ; Eb Alto Clarinet ;Bb Bass Clarinet ;Eb Contra Alto Clarinet; Alto Saxophone I-II ; Tenor Saxophone ; Baritone Saxophone ; Trumpet (in Bb) I-II-III ; Horn in F I-II-III-IV ; Trombone I-II-III ; Euphonium ; Tuba ; String Bass ;Timpani ;Percussion (5), including[Snare Drum, Bass Drum,2 Tom Toms,Cymbals (2 suspended) ,Triangle, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Chimes].