Triumphal Ode is a recently discovered and formerly unpublished Howard Hansonband piece. Editor James Ripley came upon it during his research at the Eastman School of Music.It appears to have been written in 1918 and therefore would be considered the firstwind band piece by an American composer. A historically significant and musically interesting piecefrom Hanson's early career, Triumphal Ode is typical of his neo-romanticsensibilities and is a significant addition to the band repertoire.