Dusk (band)

Year(s)
2004, rev. 2008
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
06:30 min
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This simple, chorale-like work captures the reflective calm of dusk, paradoxically illuminated by the fiery hues of sunset. I’m always struck by the dual nature of this experience, as if witnessing an event of epic proportions silently occurring in slow motion. Dusk is intended as a short, passionate evocation of this moment of dramatic stillness.

Video masterclass covering interpretive aspects of the piece, led by Steven Davis with the UMKC Wind Symphony.

SOLO & ENSEMBLE VERSIONS: SOLO versions of Dusk (for just about every band or orchestra instrument + piano or video accompaniment) found here.

NOTE: Dusk was revised to version 1.4 in 2008, and all sets printed and sold since May 2008 should be the new version. The old version (1.2) is NOT compatible (I extended bar 35 by one beat, and changed the time signatures/barring in the last 5 bars). If you’ve ordered the set and score separately at different times, or are doing an honor band/clinic, be sure to compare version numbers (found in the lower left hand corner of the score and on the parts).

Commissioned by: Langley High School Wind Symphony, Andrew Gekoskie, conductor

Premiered

MENC National Convention, April, 2004, Langley High School Wind Symphony, Andrew Gekoskie, cond.

Technical Info

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Flute 1
Flute 2/3
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2/3
Eb Alto Clarinet (optional)
Bass Clarinet
Eb Contra-alto Clarinet (optional)
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2/3
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba

Timpani
Crash Cymbal, Sus. Cymbal, Bass Dr.
Vibraphone

Steven Bryant

Dusk (band)

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