Grade 1.5

Duration 1:35

The title of Exhortation is taken from the word exhort, which means "giving of earnest advice or encouragement," and was inspired by I Thessalonians 5:11. It was composed for the band members of the Madison County Central school, 2008-2009.

Exhortation is dedicated to my colleague and friend Chuck Perego, who recently retired from Augusta Raa Middle school located in Tallahassee, Florida. Chuck is an outstanding teacher and for 35 years I have valued his advice and encouragement. It is my hope that Exhortation will provide students with a song that they will enjoy learning to play and provide other music educators with a teaching tool that can be used in helping to motivate and encourage their students.

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