According to Bell in his program notes in the score, “the title is derived from two pieces that I have long admired: Short Symphony, by Aaron Copland and Symphony for Band by my teacher Vincent Persichetti.” He goes on to say that “this work was developed from my own vocal music. ‘A Cry Against the Twilight’ eight madrigals (SSATB) written in 1996 furnishes the primary thematic material for this four movement work.” Commissioned by and dedicated to the Jordan Winds, William Drury, conductor.
Composer:
Year(s) Composed:
1999
Difficulty:
Grade 5
Duration:
12 minutes
Instrumentation:
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Wind Ensemble: 2.picc.2.3.ecl.acl.bcl.2-2ax.tx.bx-4.2.3crt.2.btb.euph.1-3perc(timp.xyl.vib.tam.sd.tri)
Movements:
I. Resolute
II. Lifting and waltzlike
III. Expressive
IV. Rocking
Publication Information:
Ione Press
Premiered:
William Drury/Boston Conservatory Wind Ensemble, November 22, 1999.
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