Misty Falls

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Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion 1, Glockenspiel, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle — A small lake and waterfall in the middle of nowhere, the stars in the night sky clear and undisturbed...Originally completed in 2012, Misty Falls was written as a response to a challenge I gave to myself. To that point, I had never really written anything that wasn’t at nearly breakneck speed but also at a high difficulty level. This piece was written to prove to myself I could do both at the same time. Over the following years some things about the piece have changed, but the context is the same: a simple melody with an underlying ostinato, supported by a simple bass line with limited complexity. The original version (under a different title) was premiered in 2012 by the Indiana All-District Band (Winchester, Indiana) under the direction of Eric Thornbury.—Bonyea Killebrew A simple and flowing melody highlights this piece depicting the subtle intensity of a clear night on the water. Expressive, beautiful, and quietly brooding, your audience will love this lyrical work.

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