When I was in junior high school, the brass band at my school was always practicing this piece. However, I never heard it performed officially, as it was only ever practiced. I have no idea now why the band was always rehearsing it. I wasn’t involved with the brass band at all, so it remained a mystery to me. Thanks.
My school (Tennessee Tech) commisioned this work and I was in their wind ensemble that premiered this piece in 1983 under Dr. Smith's baton. Good guy who was not afraid to strech a phrase!