AND DOWN THE STRETCH THE COME

AND DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME by John David Hazlett is a high-octane, cinematic concert band work that sweeps audiences into the thunderous excitement of a Kentucky Derby race. From the stirring “call to the post” to the heart-pounding gallop across rolling green hills, the music propels listeners through moments of power, grace, and exhilaration. Familiar strains of My Old Kentucky Home rise triumphantly, weaving tradition and heritage into the drama. With relentless energy, soaring melodies, and breathtaking crescendos, this piece carries audiences to the final stretch, leaving them cheering in awe at the victorious charge of the champions.