Neon Canons

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion 1, Bells, Mallet Percussion 2, Chime, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Tom-tom, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Crash Cymbals, Wood Block — Neon Canons is a blistering opener, named for its bright, colorful orchestrations and canonic textures. The piece opens with a contrapuntal section that builds over time before peaking and transitioning into an expressive melody. In the final portion, the canonic textures return, building into a final, frenetic push to the finish. Neon Canons was commissioned by, and is dedicated with deepest gratitude, to the Walsh Middle School Honor Band and their director, Jennifer Bergeron.

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