Reason for Hope in a Complex World (2007)


Overview • Program Notes

Inspired by Jane Goodall, Reason for Hope in a Complex World is a rousing piece for band, well-suited for a concert finale. The composition received standing ovations following its premiere performances at Columbia University and Dartmouth College.
CATEGORY
Band
INSTRUMENTATION
Picc. ,Fl. 1, Fl. 2, Ob. 1, Ob. 2, Bsn. 1, Bsn. 2, Eb Cl., Bb Cl. 1, Bb Cl. 2, Bb Cl. 3, Bb Bass Cl., Eb Alto Sx. 1, Eb Alto Sx. 2, Bb Ten. Sx., Eb Bar. Sx., Hrn. F 1, Hrn. 2, Hrn. 3, Hrn. 4, Bb Tpt. 1, Bb Tpt, Bb Tpt. 3, Tbn. 1, Tbn. 2, Tbn. 3, Eph., Tba., Timp., Perc. 1 (can be played by Timp.), Perc. 2, Perc. 3, Perc. 4.
DURATION
11’30”
COMMISSION
Columbia University Wind Ensemble
PREMIERE

February 15, 2008
Columbia University Wind Ensemble
Andrew Pease, music director