NOTES
Orange, sweet orange…
A sweet embrace of warmth
Angels descend and smile
A sacred moment of wonder
A whisper, a memory
The realization that we are
All Enchanted Children of Light”
“When life gives you lemons…
make lemonade”
“When life gives you limes…
Rearrange them and SMILE”
I never imagined I would draw inspiration from citrus fruits for my next work, but when life hands you lemons, limes, and oranges… you create SITRUHS. The world of SITRUHS is exactly what you’d expect: zesty, sweet, occasionally bittersweet, and, above all, vibrant and colorful. Influenced by Afro-Latin grooves and the funky pop style of artists like
Louis Cole, SITRUHS embodies a kaleidoscope of energetic colors and warm harmonies. It serves as a reminder that, like oranges, we are all enchanted children of light.
SITRUHS was commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association for the 9th-10th grade All-State Band.
INSTRUMENTATION
WOODWINDS
piccolo
flute 1-2
oboe 1-2
bassoon 1-2
B♭clarinet 1-3
bass clarinet
alto saxophone 1-2
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
Bass Drum
Glockenspiel
Crotales, Marimba, Vibraphone
Xylophone Ratchet, Triangle, Bongo
Percussion Set (Snare Drum, Hi-Hat, Splash & Crash Cymbal)
Crash Cymbals, Egg Shaker, Whip, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Tom-toms, Tambourine
ERRATAS
PERFORANCE NOTES
COMMENTS / ADDITIONAL INFO
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