Echoes From Within

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Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Contra-alto Clarinet, Bassoon, 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, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion 1, Bells, Chime, Mallet Percussion 2, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Mallet Percussion 3, Marimba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Hi-hat Cymbal, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Suspended Cymbal 1, Suspended Cymbal 2, Crash Cymbals, Percussion 3, Claves, Güiro, Percussion 4, Tom-tom, Tom-tom, Tom-tom — Echoes from Within is a dramatic piece that must be played with emotion. The opening cadenza should be played in an uplifting manner. Care should be taken by the soloist not to rush this section. The Andante cantabile section should be played in a very expressive manner. The director is encouraged to use rubato, accelerando, ritardando, and other expressive means to achieve a romantic style during this section. At m. 40, the style should be light and dance-like in character. The director should make sure that the percussion parts do not dominate this section. The vibraphone and marimba must be heard throughout this section, except when marked forte. The second cadenza (m. 149) should be played with emotion. The section beginning at m. 150 should be played in a fanfare-like style, very bold and majestic. This dramatic contest or festival piece will require your ensemble to perform emotionally in a variety of expressive styles. Using multiple meters, cadenzas, changing tempos and expressive musical shaping techniques, the music varies from romantic to light and dance-like. Challenge your entire ensemble, individual players, and audiences with this thought-provoking reflection on the strength and courage every person needs.

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