An american elegy frank ticheli program notes

A four-part canon builds to a climactic quotation of the Columbine Alma Mater. The music recedes, and an offstage trumpeter is heard, suggesting a celestial voice — a heavenly message.

The full ensemble returns with a final, exalted statement of the main theme. The crescendo into measure 9 should not be held back emotionally.

Main Theme measures 15—30 In contrast to the unrestrained energy unleashed in the introduction, the main theme is more reflective and serene. In my mind, it suggests the image of a head bowed in meditation or prayer, after having been lifted skyward during the introduction.

The horns will bring an understated reverence and nobility to this melody. Originally, I tried to show exactly where the tempo should. Strive for a subtle elasticity, free and fluid, but not too disruptive. In measures 71—78, the clarinet melody and accompaniment should move well into the background, allowing the oboe countermelody through. In measures 91—95 the melodic line vanishes, leaving only its harmonic framework.

The intended effect is one of great ethereal beauty. One must observe carefully the cross-fading dynamics between the clarinets and saxophones. The saxophones should not use much vibrato here. Four-part canon measures 97— This section functions as one long crescendo, moving from quiet lyricism to powerful optimism.

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The music recedes, and an offstage trumpeter is heard, suggesting a celestial voice — a heavenly message. The full ensemble returns with a final, exalted statement of the main theme. That was As of , the kids who were in kindergarten then have just finished high school! Soon enough, high school kids will have been born after Columbine [ edit: there are now college graduates who were born after ].

So please, follow the intent of this site and give your players the context for this piece. I remember playing this piece my junior year of high school. For some reason, my high school band was lacking in french horns, so my director asked me to transpose the part for alto saxophone an easy enough transition. This was our most heart-wrenching piece, and it will always remain one of my favorites.