HALEY WOODROW
COMPOSER, ARRANGER, EDUCATOR
For the Love of Pets
When I was teaching high school band, a few times a year, I would get an email from a parent letting me know their child was grieving the loss of a family pet. Each time, I felt helpless. When it happened in my own family recently, it seemed unbearable. With this piece, I hope to offer solace, empathy, and hope to those who have experienced the loss of a beloved pet. I also wish to give all who listen an opportunity to celebrate how their lives were enriched by their furry (or not so furry) family member through music.
Darla McBryde, Consortium Director
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Make a Donation – Receive a digital score with your pet’s picture.
About the Composer
Haley Woodrow (b. 1984) is a North Texas based composer, educator, trumpeter and pianist. Her music reflects a broad range of influences and genres, and aims to successfully combine styles as a primary objective. Haley’s Concert Band compositions have received awards and recognition from the American Bandmasters/Sousa/Ostwald composition contest, the National Band Association, the Texas Music Educators Association, and the VLAMO International Composition Contest. Her music has been widely performed throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Haley has received numerous commissions, including from the Florida Bandmasters Association, the Kenosha Community Foundation, and the Young Band March Project.
Additional Materials
Studio Play Along Tracks
The tracks below are recorded by our team of studio musicians. You can use them to listen and play along. The tracks include a metronome at performance tempo, the full band playing softly, and your part. Feel free to download with the button on the right.
Grade 3.5 Tracks
Grade 3 Tracks
Composer Videos
I created these videos to help you, your students, and your audience to get to know me and Life Unto the Age a little better! Consortium members have rights to show these videos to students and during concerts.
Concert Introduction
Introduction to Performers
Tutorial Videos
The tutorial videos below were made to help students learn some of the instrument specific techniques in Life Unto the Age.
Cabasa Tutorial Video
Life Unto the Age, Percussion 4, Measures 25-46
Oboe G-Bb Tremelo Tutorial
Life Unto the Age, Oboe, Measure 38
Consortium Members
Consortium Director Darla McBryde and Sam Houston State University
Director John Sierakowski and West Aurora High School
Director Jason Boyden and Mona Shores High School
Director Colin Peters and Irons Junior High
Director Rachel Maxwell and Traughber Junior High School
Director Shannon Shaker and Grand Rapids Community College
Director Thomas Kloss and Idaho State University
Director Patrick Neff and West Park High School
Director Jim Baxter and Princeton High School
Director Joseph Kelly and Fremont High School
Director Mitch Evett and Rio Americano High School
Director Katie Lewis and Maus Middle School
Director Allison Moreno and Northwest High School
Director Chase Failing and Poth High School
Director Joe Falcon and Westfield High School
Director George Ishii and Granbury High School
Director Trevor Ousey and Killian Middle School
Director Jeff Chang and Decatur High School
Director Paul Kile and Edina High School
Director Brandon Houghtalen and The University of Texas at El Paso
Director Kristin Hames and Hill Country Middle School
Director Andrew Davis and Reavis High School
Director Brad Bonebrake and Lake Ridge High School
Director Matt Koperniak and Fulton County Schools
Director Steven Schmitz and St. Louis Park Senior High School
Director Serge Beaulieu and Londonderry School District
Director Jill Shea and Dunlap High School
Director Cara Froelich and Green Valley High School
Director Thomas Torrento and Grosse Pointe North High School
Director Caitlin Schmidt and Woodrow Wilson High School
Director Jared Staub and Plymouth State University
Director Matthew Diroff and Novi High School
Director Pam Klena and Oakland University
Director Sean Anderson and Kearsarge Regional High School
Joshua Kearney
Directors John and Jennifer Currey, and Champaign Central High School
Director Benjamin Dahlke and Wauconda High School
Director Jake Polancich and Arrowhead Union High School
Director Mike Emerson and Holt High School
Director Bruce Olson and Blaine High School
Directors Vance Brakefield, Theron Perkowski, and Oakville High School
Director Bill Vliek and Fowlerville High School
Director Lisa Heemstra and Bednarcik Junior High School
Director Thomas Bourgault and Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Director Mark Dungan and Ellen Fletcher Middle School
Director Carter Biggers and Texas Woman’s University
Director Daniel Tewalt and Wayzata High School
Director Dominic Talanca and University of North Carolina Wilmington
Director William Skembos and Conroe High School
Director Cody Knott and Eastland High School
Director Katherine Anderson and Hayfield High School Band
Director Taina Lorenz and the Cosmopolitan Music Society
Director Steven Collins and Bixby Public Schools
Director Brad Hruska and Perry High School
Director Chris Oldfield and Gates Chili High School
Director Michael Jones and Manhattan Wind Ensemble
Director Cord Breuer and Meridian High School
Director John Ginocchio and Southwest Minnesota State University
Director Jeff Benson and Oliver Ames High School
Director Adam Nobile and Big Spring High School
Director Carlye McGregor and Catholic High School
Director Kevin Knight and Crosby High School
Director Stevn Smyth and New Mexico State University
Director Juliana Riecss and Lockhart Junior High School
Directors Kelly Desjardins, Sandy Osborne and Rodriguez Middle School
Steve & Brittany Knight
Director Richard Thomas and Angleton High School
Director Michael Garasi and The University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Director David Stephenson and Alamo Heights HS
Director Jason Jones and Cleburne High School
Director Matt Kurinsky and Hinsdale Central High School
Director DJ Vaccarezza and Ereckson Middle School Band
Director Daniel Galloway and Jordan High School
Director Craig Aarhus and Mississippi State University
Directors Catharine Klein, Brennan Ross, and Kerr Middle School
Director David Rogers and Walled Lake Central High School
Director Kristi Wicihowski and Nathan Hale High School
Director Shaylyn Ordaz and Joseph George Middle School
Director George Pascoe and Granada High School
Directors Chiyo Trauernicht, Jeff Mount and Omaha Central High School
Director Jesse Woolery and Denton High School
Director Stephen Van Hooser and Smith Middle School
Rebecca Brocker, Director William Brocker, and Dundee-Crown High School
Director Douglas Stotter and The University of Texas Arlington
Director Amy Bennett and Dean Leaman Junior High School
Director Felix Ponce and Harold L. Richards High School
Director Brandon McDannald and The University of Tampa
Director Cory Near and Luther College
Director Brandon Robinson and Missouri Southern State University
Director Analee Hixson and Rice Middle School
Directors Scott Lubaroff, Tremon Kizer, Dave Schreier and University of Central Florida
Director Philip Edelman and University of Maine
Director David Vance and University of Saint Mary
Director Debra-Nicole Huber and New England Youth Wind Ensembles at UMass Lowell
Director Steven Ward and Abilene Christian University
Director Larry Firmin and Industrial High School
Director Dr. Sarah Burke and Blinn College
Director Tim Heath and Wake Forest University
Director Carlos Gonzalez and Victoria East High School
Director Michael Tackett and College of the Sequoias
Director Brandon Day and Burleson High School
Director Cara Morantz and University of Alabama at Birmingham
Director Erin Bodnar and University of North Florida
Director Fredrick Brown and Lyon College
Directors Serena Weren, Nicholas Carlson, and University of Illinois Chicago
Director Jeff Summers and University of Arkansas
Director Brandon Beck and Walla Walla University
Director Chris Dobbins and Washington and Lee University
Director Brian Lamb and University of Central Oklahoma
Directors Hilary Hunsberger, Mark Lago, and Grand Rapids Crossroads Middle School
Director Joseph Foley and Rhode Island College
Director Dennis K. Sullivan and Adelphi University
Director Dr. Erin Cooper Watson and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Symphony Band
Director Dawn Fiebrandt and McClure Junior High Band
Director Terry Roberts and Francis Marion University
Director Paul Koch and Grand Canyon University
Director Robert Schwartz and Southeastern Louisiana University
Director Cory Schmitt and University of Iowa
Director Jonathan Helmick and Slippery Rock University
Director Joshua Roach and Nebraska Wesleyan University
Director Jean Flaherty and Albemarle County Concert Band
Director Johanna Anderson and Concordia University Wisconsin
Director Tina DiMeglio and University of South Florida
Director Christopher Schletter and Marshall University
Directors Samantha Tribley, Christopher Cooper, and Hadley Jr. High School
Director William Prue and North Country Union High School
Director Nicole Decker and Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School
Directors Derek Scoles, Guthrie Douglas, and Thomas Worthington High School
Director Derrick Doyle and Chisholm Trail High School