The Beacon for Flute Choir by Catherine McMichael. Commissioned by the West Michigan Flute Orchestra. Dedicated to the memory of its Founder, Darlene Dugan (1933-2023). In three movements: The Beacon, Kick Up Your Heels, and The Guardian.

Instrumentation:

• Piccolo
• 3 C Flutes (all parts divisi)
• Alto Flute (divisi)
• Bass Flute
• Contrabass Flute (or Bass Flute 2)
• Bodhrán (Irish Drum, movement 2 only)