Stephenson: Ode to Peace
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- Composer: James M. Stephenson (1969-)
- Format: Full Score
- Instrumentation: Orchestra, Mezzo Soprano
- Work: Ode to Peace (2010)
- Binding: Spiral Bound
- Work Language: English
- Size: 11.0 x 16.9 inches
- Pages: 28
Description
In the spring of 2010, I met Jon Kalbfleisch at the Eastern Trombone Workshop in Washington, DC, where he was conducting the world premiere of my bass trombone concerto. We struck up a conversation, at which point he mentioned an upcoming 50th anniversary celebration for the Lawton Philharmonic, where he maintained the post of Music Director. The idea of a new work emerged – focusing on Native American themes, which was particularly intriguing to me – and after a few months of discussing possibilities, the decision to move ahead was finalized. The piece would be an opener before the mighty ninth symphony of Beethoven, and would likewise be a celebration of the spirit of brotherhood.
-Jim Stephenson January, 2012
Performance Notes:
Though not recommended, the piece may be done without contrabassoon, if necessary. Necessary cues are in the tuba part. Native American drums should be used if at all possible. It is not my "normal" style to write so many whole notes for strings, or so many unison passages for many of the players; but I was determined to come as close as possible to reflecting the spirit and culture of the native americans, and the music poured forth as such.
Text of Poem:
Voice above, Voice of Thunder, Speak from the dark of the clouds; Voice below, Grasshopper-voice, Speak from the green of plants; So may the earth be beautiful. — Author Unknown
Instrumentation: 322*3 – 4231 – t+2 – str
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Stephenson: Ode to Peace
