Spirit Chief Names the Animal People

for Chamber Orchestra and Narrator - 25'
1(Pic.) 0 0 2 - 2 1 0 0; 1Perc. Pno. Stgs.
Commissioned by Dr. Patricia Tate/University of Wyoming.
Premiered February 18, 1992

Originally a movement within Winter Moons, Spirit Chief Names the Animal People is the Okanogan Indian story of how Coyote retained his name, given by the Great Spirit Chief. The music recorded is the orchestral version of the three powerful animals - Bear, Salmon and Eagle - along with Coyote.

This work is also available arranged for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Piano and Narrator.