Eric Ewaen’s Sonata for Horn and Piano, commissioned by and dedicated to Scott Brubaker, was completed in 1992. This work is bold and vibrant with memorable melodies. The piece requires a lot from the performer. It contains numerous meter changes in each movement and it extends to the extreme ends of the horn’s range. There are plenty of high C#’s (C#6) and ’s (6); however, the composer has indicated an optional 8vb, for phrases containing these pitches. This challenging yet playful piece is a fantastic addition to the horn’s repertoire.