This concert opener was written for Texas conductor Robert McElroy and the ATSSB All-Region Symphonic Band. The majestic brass opening, and rhythmic woodwind themes give each section a chance to shine. The piece also features lots of exciting percussion, a short bass clarinet solo and a extended lyric solo for horn or alto saxophone. Deep Water Bay is a small body of water on the south side of Hong Kong, China where the composer attended High School.