AT A GLANCE
Style
Bold • Lyrical • Brass-Driven
Selected Performances & Recognition
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
Akron University
Elon University
What Makes It Unique
A refreshing change from technique-driven repertoire, the work allows ensembles to focus on color, balance, and musical expression while featuring the brass section prominently.
Musical Influences
Richard Strauss
Gustav Mahler
Ron Nelson
John Williams
Why I Wrote This Piece
Written with input from Elon University students who helped identify the kinds of musical experiences they felt were missing from the repertoire.
Instrumentation
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet in Bb I-II
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone I-II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb I-II
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
4 Percussion
Notes
• Doublings and cues throughout to support successful performances by a wide variety of ensembles
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PROGRAM NOTE
Suddenly, the music gains much-needed momentum, supporting a new melody. Perhaps this new melody, which we had never seen before, is the true destination.
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