No Regrets

Description

Flute 1, Piccolo, 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 in F 1, Horn in F 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Chime, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Claves — “It matters not if we fail, but I need you to at least try, because then you can forgive yourself. Regrets will keep you chasing demons for the rest of your life.” —O.E. BoroniChasing Demons opens with a burst of sound that foreshadows the spirited nature of the composition. The percussion section plays a leading role throughout. A quieter (but still restless) expansion of the opening motive follows (m. 21). A brass chorale (m. 33) leads to a brief recollection of the initial flourish that closes the opening section. A hauntingly quiet passage further explores the principal motivic material (m. 47). A transition leads to an aggressive outburst of percussion and tutti interjections from the winds (m. 70). The opening section is restated (m. 88). A majestic climactic restatement of the brass chorale (m. 112) precedes an energetic coda (m. 122) that completes the composition in a major key. Have the demons been captured and defeated? This adventurous piece opens with a burst of sound that foreshadows the spirited nature of the composition. The percussion section plays a leading role through a quiet, but restless, expansion of the opening motive. A stately brass chorale is followed by hauntingly quiet passages, transitioning to an aggressive outburst of percussion and winds. Every section will experience exciting moments leading up to the energetic coda the concludes in a major key.