"Hunter’s Song and Jig" was written in the Spring of 1999 especially for the Texas Orchestra Directors’ Association composition contest.  The "Hunter’s Song" was originally composed for a motion picture that was to be filmed in Louisiana.  Though unfortunately the movie was never completed for budgetary reasons, Daniels’ piece, written for the film’s hunting scene, became the source material for the 1st movement.  The "Jig" section was newly composed for the contest, and the piece took 1st prize.