Emergence (Physical Copy) - Parts Printed by Black Ribbon

Emergence (2019) was written as a dance to describe the changes in life and how we adapt to them. It starts off with a big chord that dissolves into dissonance and eventually resolves with the dance. The main theme keeps flowing throughout the piece from instrument to instrument, sometimes getting distorted when it moves, but always there still the same. This is used to describe the struggles of starting something new. You are always a part of it but you change as the process keeps going without stopping. Emerging into something new doesn't happen all at the same time and it is a process but it is worth it. Once you get there you have grown as a person and are better for the process, and more prepared for the future. (Premiered by the 2019 Emporia State University High School Honor Band)

Duration 3:26

Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 2 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trumpets in Bb, Horn in F, Trombone, Baritone BC, Baritone TC, Tuba, Timpani, Tam-Tam, Temple Blocks, Congas, Snare Drum, Low and Medium Tom, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbal, Double Bass.