Inspiration! - Festive Overture (2023)

for Orchestra

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Composed 2022 - January 2023

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7 Minutes

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Instrumentation: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, 2 Percussion, Strings

 

Percussion 1: Crash/Suspended Cymbal, Triangle

Percussion 2: Bass Drum

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World Premiere:

University of Texas at Arlington Symphony Orchestra; Dr. Clifton Evans conducting - February 10, 2023 (TMEA Conference)

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Subsequent Performances:

Hartford Symphony Orchestra; Quinn Mason conducting - March 22, 2023

 

This is a piece that is dedicated to the power of inspiration, and the will to inspire. The composition begins with a flourish—much like the spark of an idea—and erupts into joyous interplay from all sections of the orchestra. The middle section is more of a reflection of the first section, soulful and profound in nature and the rest of the piece is in high spirits, inspired by that which came before it.

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This composition was commissioned by the University of Texas at Arlington Symphony Orchestra and their music director, Dr. Clifton Evans; it is also graciously dedicated to them.