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
Solo Euphonium
Piccolo
Flute 1 & 2
Oboe 1 & 2
Bassoon 1 & 2
B-flat Clarinet 1-3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1 & 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet 1-3
Horn 1 - 4
Trombone 1 & 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1:Snare drum, Tambourine, Bongos, & Triangle
Percussion 2: Bass Drum
Percussion 3: Crash cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, and Chimes
Percussion 4: Glockenspiel and Tom-toms
Percussion 5: Vibraphone
Percussion 6: Marimba and Xylophone
Percussion 7: Triangle, Chimes, Tam-tam and Tom-toms
Percussion 8: Hi-hat, Wind Chimes, and Crash Cymbals
ERRATAS
PERFORANCE NOTES
COMMENTS &
ADDITIONAL INFO
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