Spokane native Frank Erickson (1923-1996) was a composer, conductor, arranger, and educator known primarily for his band works. Among these are three symphonies, a Symphonette, and the famous Air for Band, as well as many others.

Among those many others is the Toccata for Band, written in 1957. It alternates between slow and fast sections, using a distinct theme for each. Take a listen:

For more on Toccata for Band, visit the Wind Repertory Project, J. W. Pepper, this conductor’s analysis by David Goza, and this article by Stephen Shewan. Erickson has bios on Wikipedia and the Wind Repertory Project.