Elegy 137 – World Premiere
San Antonio Community Wind Ensemble
October 25, 2026 • 2:30 PM CDT
Texas A&M University–San Antonio, Auditorium
One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224
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About the Premiere
The San Antonio Community Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Albert Aguilar, will present the world premiere of Elegy 137 on October 25th, 2026, at Texas A&M University–San Antonio.
About the Dedication
The dedication of Elegy 137 reads: “For those lost in the Central Texas flooding disaster, July 4th weekend, 2025.”
At last count, 137 people died in the flooding, and two people remain missing. The work reflects the calm before the storm, the devastation that followed, and a solemn remembrance of those who were lost.
Program Note
Elegy 137 is built around three emotional pillars: stillness, rupture, and reflection. The opening section evokes the quiet stability of a summer evening before the storm. As the music unfolds, the texture fractures into jagged, unsettled gestures representing the sudden and overwhelming force of the flood. The final section turns inward, offering a restrained, contemplative space for memory and mourning.
Composer Statement
“I wrote this work to honor the people whose lives were lost during the 2025 Central Texas floods. As I followed the news coverage and the stories of families affected, I felt compelled to respond in the way I know best – through music. Elegy 137 reflects the calm before the storm, the devastation that followed, and a solemn remembrance of those who were lost.”
– Lee Jackson, Composer
Conductor Statement
“As a musician and educator in San Antonio, the tragedy of the Central Texas floods feels painfully close to home. Families and communities just a short distance from us have experienced unimaginable loss. As I prepare to conduct ‘Elegy 137,’ I find myself thinking about those whose lives were lost, the loved ones who continue to grieve, and the strength it will take for these communities to heal.
“Its themes of remembrance, sorrow, and hope have taken on an especially personal meaning, not only for me but for our musicians. SACWE’s world premiere performance will be offered in a spirit of compassion — as a musical space to grieve, to remember, and to stand with our neighbors throughout Central Texas.”
– Albert Aguilar, Conductor, San Antonio Community Wind Ensemble
Performance Details
Performed by: San Antonio Community Wind Ensemble
Director: Mr. Albert Aguilar
Score & Audio Links
Perusal Score (PDF, on Dropbox)
YouTube (audio with scrolling score)
Composer Bio
Lee Jackson is a Texas composer based in Garland whose work spans concert band, orchestra, chamber music, and over 100 published tracks for the computer game industry. He began his professional music career in the early 1990s, gaining international recognition for “Grabbag,” the theme to Duke Nukem 3D. Since then, he has released five albums – Calibrations, Derivations, Duke Nukem Tank Tracks, Lady Tygress’ Suite and Other Collaborations, and Going Big – along with numerous singles available on his Bandcamp site.
In recent years, Jackson has focused on writing for “real-world” ensembles, producing original works for brass quintet, woodwind quintet, horn ensemble, concert band, and orchestra. His music is published through Cimarron Music Press, the International Horn Society, J.W. Pepper’s MyScore, and SelfPublify. He is a member of ASCAP and a voting member of the GRAMMY® organization.
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