CLUTCH. (2019)
Fanfare For Concert Band
Duration Approximately 3:15
Grade 5
Commissioned by John Szczerowski and the Grand Ledge High School Wind Symphony.
For my Dad, Lawrence William Perkins, a friend to all and aficionado of fast cars.
I have visceral childhood memories of going to the Belle Isle Indycar races in Detroit with my Dad. The smell of high-octane racing fuel, burning rubber, domestic beer, feeling the scorching-hot summer sun bouncing off the asphalt. The pitch-bending sounds of the Formula One cars screaming past us at insane speeds, the roar of the crowd at the checkered flag. Wildly dangerous, every boundary being tested, all for a chance at the winner’s circle. This competitive spirit inspired me to write a fanfare that pushes the boundaries of tempo, range, & technical demand, and gives the conductor, performers, and listener a nice adrenaline rush too. I also wanted to push myself to write the most exciting, wildly chaotic music that I could imagine.
Fast. Loud. And a little bit reckless.
FULL SCORE / 2 (+Picc) 2 1 (+Contra) 3 (+Bass, Contralto, Contrabass) Alto (2), Tenor, Bari / 3 2 3 1 1 1 / Timp Perc (6)
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Duration Approximately 3:15
Grade 5
Commissioned by John Szczerowski and the Grand Ledge High School Wind Symphony.
For my Dad, Lawrence William Perkins, a friend to all and aficionado of fast cars.
I have visceral childhood memories of going to the Belle Isle Indycar races in Detroit with my Dad. The smell of high-octane racing fuel, burning rubber, domestic beer, feeling the scorching-hot summer sun bouncing off the asphalt. The pitch-bending sounds of the Formula One cars screaming past us at insane speeds, the roar of the crowd at the checkered flag. Wildly dangerous, every boundary being tested, all for a chance at the winner’s circle. This competitive spirit inspired me to write a fanfare that pushes the boundaries of tempo, range, & technical demand, and gives the conductor, performers, and listener a nice adrenaline rush too. I also wanted to push myself to write the most exciting, wildly chaotic music that I could imagine.
Fast. Loud. And a little bit reckless.
FULL SCORE / 2 (+Picc) 2 1 (+Contra) 3 (+Bass, Contralto, Contrabass) Alto (2), Tenor, Bari / 3 2 3 1 1 1 / Timp Perc (6)
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