Elegy for the Time of Change

SKU: ML.013763060

In these turbulent times when the world faces challenges and conflicts, this piece offers a powerful message of reflection, hope and connection. Beautiful melodies and poignant harmonies as we pay tribute to the victims of war and strive for a future of peace and reconciliation. Experience the power of music to unite and inspire us in this time of uncertainty and change.

In deze turbulente tijden waarin de wereld geconfronteerd wordt met uitdagingen en conflicten, biedt dit stuk een krachtige boodschap van bezinning, hoop en verbondenheid. Prachtige melodieën en aangrijpende harmonieën als we eer betonen aan de slachtoffers van oorlog en streven naar een toekomst van vrede en verzoening. Ervaar de kracht van muziek om ons te verenigen en te inspireren in deze tijd van onzekerheid en verandering.

En ces temps troublés où le monde est confronté à des défis et à des conflits, ce morceau offre un message puissant de réflexion, d'espoir et de connexion. De belles mélodies et des harmonies poignantes pour rendre hommage aux victimes de la guerre et œuvrer pour un avenir de paix et de réconciliation. Découvrez le pouvoir de la musique pour nous unir et nous inspirer en ces temps d'incertitude et de changement.

In diesen turbulenten Zeiten, in denen die Welt mit Herausforderungen und Konflikten konfrontiert ist, bietet dieses Stück eine kraftvolle Botschaft der Reflexion, Hoffnung und Verbindung. Wunderschöne Melodien und ergreifende Harmonien, während wir den Opfern des Krieges Tribut zollen und uns um eine Zukunft in Frieden und Versöhnung bemühen. Erleben Sie die Kraft der Musik, die uns in dieser Zeit der Unsicherheit und des Wandels vereint und inspiriert.

SKU: CF.SPS87

ISBN 9781491156445. UPC: 680160914982. 9 x 12 inches.

About the Work In the spring of 2008 a large number of wildfires plagued the west coast, including the area where my wife and I lived in northern California. Firefighters all along the West Coast worked overtime in what seemed like an endless battle to protect residents and their homes. After hearing of a number of firefighters who had lost their lives in the struggle, I composed this work as a dedication to them, in honor of their sacrifice. It is not dedicated to any one person or group, or even just to the west-coast firefighters who battled those horrible wildfires; instead, to all firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. Although designed as a standalone work, I highly recommend following this composition with one of the many fine band settings of Amazing Grace, as it is commonly performed at firefighter memorials. The one by Frank Ticheli is superb, and if you have access to a good piper there is an excellent version by Jay Dawson which features a solo verse for bagpipe; both are quite stirring. Performance Notes The sustained slower tempo may prove a challenge for some groups; as always, emphasize subdivision. Cues should be used only if necessary due to limited instrumentation. The clarinet and cup-muted trumpets at m. 39 should be very sostenuto (almost organ-like); be careful to stagger breathe. The tempo change at m. 55 should not be much of a challenge, but many groups may tend to slow back down to the original tempo by m. 59; the timpani player can greatly assist in avoiding this problem. The coda at m. 82 may be taken more slowly than the indicated tempo if your solo flutist can manage the lengthy sustained notes.
About the WorkIn the spring of 2008 a large number of wildfires plagued the west coast, including the area where my wife and I lived in northern California. Firefighters all along the West Coast worked overtime in what seemed like an endless battle to protect residents and their homes. After hearing of a number of firefighters who had lost their lives in the struggle, I composed this work as a dedication to them, in honor of their sacrifice. It is not dedicated to any one person or group, or even just to the west-coast firefighters who battled those horrible wildfires; instead, to all firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty.Although designed as a standalone work, I highly recommend following this composition with one of the many fine band settings of Amazing Grace, as it is commonly performed at firefighter memorials. The one by Frank Ticheli is superb, and if you have access to a good piper there is an excellent version by Jay Dawson which features a solo verse for bagpipe; both are quite stirring.Performance Notes The sustained slower tempo may prove a challenge for some groups; as always, emphasize subdivision. Cues should be used only if necessary due to limited instrumentation. The clarinet and cup-muted trumpets at m. 39 should be very sostenuto (almost “organ-like”); be careful to stagger breathe. The tempo change at m. 55 should not be much of a challenge, but many groups may tend to slow back down to the original tempo by m. 59; the timpani player can greatly assist in avoiding this problem. The coda at m. 82 may be taken more slowly than the indicated tempo if your solo flutist can manage the lengthy sustained notes.

SKU: BT.AMP-006-120

The initial idea was for a millennium piece, which it is, but rather than add to the many celebratory pieces that have understandably been written to salute the 3rd millennium, Philip Sparke thought it would perhaps be appropriate to think about the aspects of life that are constantly with us (such as faith and philosophy) rather than the exciting changes that the year 2000 has undeniably wrought. This calm meditative work will bring a moment of serenity and reflection to any concert.

Time Remembered ('Erinnerung an alte Zeiten') ist ein Jahrtausendstück in zweierlei Hinsicht: Es wurde zur Jahrtausendwende geschrieben und drückt aus, dass die Zukunft sich nur auf die Vergangenheit aufbauen lässt. Die ruhige, erhabene Komposition vermittelt damit nicht nur eine zeitlose Botschaft, sie ist auch ein einzigartiges Werk, das jedes Blasorchester-Repertoire bereichert.