Arcadia
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RECORDING
MIDI File
INSTRUMENTATION
Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
English Horn
2 Bassoons
3 Bb Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
2 Alto Saxophones
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
3 Trumpets in Bb
4 Horns in F
3 Trombones
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion (5 players)
1. Vibraphone
2. Crotales
3. Tubular Bells
4. Triangle, Snare Drum
5. Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum
MIDI File
INSTRUMENTATION
Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
English Horn
2 Bassoons
3 Bb Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
2 Alto Saxophones
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
3 Trumpets in Bb
4 Horns in F
3 Trombones
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion (5 players)
1. Vibraphone
2. Crotales
3. Tubular Bells
4. Triangle, Snare Drum
5. Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum
PROGRAM NOTES
Arcadia was the first piece for wind ensemble that I had ever thoroughly composed, and it was written at the end of my senior year of high school, right after the COVID-19 pandemic had begun. I have always been a fan of wind ensemble repertoire and wanted to write a dark and heavy piece to showcase the weight of the ensemble.
Five years later, I decided to take another look at the composition to create something more worthwhile. While the overall structure of the piece stayed the same, I added a lot more inner content, allowing the piece to truly express itself.
The darkness of the tonal center brings out the depth of each instrument and creates a melancholy effect. The numerous solos throughout the piece highlight different timbres and build up to several full-ensemble moments.
PERFORMANCES
Arcadia was the first piece for wind ensemble that I had ever thoroughly composed, and it was written at the end of my senior year of high school, right after the COVID-19 pandemic had begun. I have always been a fan of wind ensemble repertoire and wanted to write a dark and heavy piece to showcase the weight of the ensemble.
Five years later, I decided to take another look at the composition to create something more worthwhile. While the overall structure of the piece stayed the same, I added a lot more inner content, allowing the piece to truly express itself.
The darkness of the tonal center brings out the depth of each instrument and creates a melancholy effect. The numerous solos throughout the piece highlight different timbres and build up to several full-ensemble moments.
PERFORMANCES
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