{"product_id":"geter-essay-just-theory","title":"Geter: Essay","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/pt\/collections\/damien-geter\"\u003eDamien Geter (1980-)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full Score\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eOrchestra\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Essay (2026) (3.2.2.2\/4.3.3.1\/timp.3 perc\/hp\/strings)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spiral Bound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790094012430\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e11.0\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e16.9\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuration: 12'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssay for Orchestra\u003c\/em\u003e , a piece commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, reflects the nation's struggles and triumphs. The work begins with a winding chorale that serves as its emotional and musical foundation, returning and expanding at key moments of\ntension and release throughout the piece. Woven into the score are tributes to two spirituals, \"Wade in the Water\" and \"Calvary.\" The latter is deliberately paired with \"You're a Grand Old Flag\" to highlight the profound dichotomy that has always defined this nation: the pageantry of celebration set against the long, unfinished struggle for true freedom for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommissioned by the Chautauqua Institution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchestral instrumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2.2.2\/4.3.3.1\/timp.3 perc\/hp\/strings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Just a Theory Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520871862351,"sku":"JAT-112-040-FS","price":95.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/a1ba7f8062945802ca9fc4e7b2251b5d.webp?v=1790198393","url":"https:\/\/www.ficksmusic.com\/pt\/products\/geter-essay-just-theory","provider":"Ficks Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}