Shine Kindly Here

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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, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass, Mallets 1, Marimba, Mallets 2, Xylophone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal, Percussion 3, Triangle, Gong, Temple Block, Percussion 4, Tambourine, Crash Cymbals — The title for Shine Kindly Here comes from a poem by Mark Twain entitled Warm Summer Sun:Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here, Warm southern wind, Blow softly here. Green sod above, Lie light, lie light. Good night, dear heart, Good night, good night.I wrote this piece while visiting my family cabin on the shores of the Salish Sea in Washington State. I watched the sun dance on the gentle waves and saw shifting patterns of light that were brilliant and beautiful in their constantly changing formations. The opening mallet figures represent this filigree of sunlight and water. The soaring seabirds, beauty of natural spaces, and interdependence of the ecosystem all inspired the intersecting lines and figures in this tune. The steady, driving rhythms and fugue-like section propel the piece to a dramatic conclusion. I hope you enjoy playing this uplifting fanfare. Inspired by Mark Twain's poem "Warm Summer Sun", Shine Kindly Here evokes the beauty of nature as sunlight dances across the water. The piece begins with delicate mallet figures, representing the play of light on the sea, and gradually builds in intensity with shifting rhythms and soaring melodies that reflect the natural beauty of the composer’s surroundings. The work culminates in a dramatic conclusion, offering an uplifting experience through its intricate harmonies and flowing lines.

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