Several composers and artists have created works based on the text by Bernstein . Composer Carl Holmquist wrote : “ Bernstein was the consummate musician , a true force of nature that inspired people like me to want to make music like he did . ” . Holmquist composed a piece for band entitled : ‘’ Our Reply ’’ , in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown , Connecticut and the Orlando nightclub shooting in Orlando , Florida
Orlando nightclub shooting
Orlando nightclub shooting
Tribute to John F. Kennedy