NOTES
When trying to figure out the concept behind this concerto, I was going back and forth with many ideas and concepts that were in my head. I had all these colors to choose from when creating melodies and harmonies with a wind ensemble setting. It was like an artist painting; that's where the inspiration came from. With each movement there are senses of smearing of different colors to create new shades or new hues.
The first movement is a bold opening statement that is filled with bravado and moments. The second movement smears colors and creates new hues of harmony that are both intriguing and beautiful. Finally the third movement takes the energy of the other movements and transforms into a painting of fury and excitement.
INSTRUMENTATION
SOLOIST
solo euphonium
WOODWINDS
piccolo
flute 1-2
oboe 1-2
bassoon 1-2
B♭clarinet 1-3
bass clarinet
soprano saxophone
alto saxophone
tenor saxophone
baritone saxophone
BRASS
B♭ trumpet 1-3
horn in F 1-4
trombone 1-2
bass trombone
euphonium
tuba
PERCUSSION
timpani
snare drum, tambourine, bongos, and triangle
bass drum
crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, and chimes
glockenspiel and tom-toms
vibraphone
marimba and xylophone
triangle, chimes, tam-tam and tom-toms
hi-hat, wind chimes, and crash cymbals
ERRATAS
PERFORANCE NOTES
COMMENTS / ADDITIONAL INFO
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