Seeker’s Scherzo
(2019) | 3:15 minutes
Commissioned by Texas A&M University-Kingsville Wind Symphony, Ohio University Wind Symphony, Bowling Green State University Wind Symphony, Eastern New Mexico University Wind Symphony, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble, Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, New Jersey Wind Symphony, and Fillmore Wind Band
LEVEL Grade 5
SCORING Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 4 Clarinets (B♭), Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 2 Alto Saxophones (E♭), Tenor Saxophone (B♭), Baritone Saxophone (E♭), 4 Trumpets (B♭), 4 French Horns (F), 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Piano, Harp, Timpani, Percussion (4 players): Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Snare Drum, Cymbals.
PREMIERE 14 February 2019, Texas Music Educators Association Convention, San Antonio, TX. Texas A&M University-Kingsville Wind Symphony. Scott Anthony Jones, conductor.
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Seeker’s Scherzo is a brisk, 3-minute ride that draws inspiration from the classical form while incorporating new turns and twists, constantly exploring different colors and timbre. Originally conceived as the third movement of my Concerto for Orchestra, this new version for wind ensemble has been re-orchestrated based on my original short score.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Scott Anthony Jones, Director of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Wind Symphony, for leading a commissioning consortium that comprised the Ohio University Wind Symphony (Andrew Trachsel), Bowling Green State University Wind Symphony (Kenneth Thompson), Eastern New Mexico University Wind Symphony (Dustin Seifert), University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble (Carolyn Barber), Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Daniel Belongia), New Jersey Wind Symphony (Christian Wilhjelm), and Fillmore Wind Band (Jim Daughters).
©Zhou Tian
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