"Solace" was commissioned for the Warren High School Band of Warren,
Texas, Russell Hopkins, Director. The piece is dedicated to the memory
of band member John Shearer. The premiere was performed by the band on May 9, 2006
at the Warren High School auditorium, composer conducting.
Band Directors, Pamela Hutchings, and Russell Hopkins and
composer, Charles Booker (center) at the premiere of 'Solace'.