Awakening

SKU: HL.48022566

UPC: 884088677732. 9x12 inches.

Beginning with silence and gradually building throughout to a powerful and dramatic close, this distinctive work from Dana Wilson explores the various facets of the word “awakening” as it applies to the waking of an individual, a day, or possibly even a philosophical idea. Wonderfully imaginative, Awakening... makes use of striking colors and sonic devices including surrounding the audience with percussion near the climatic finish. Duration: 5:00 (Grade 4)

Recorded by the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble – Stephen Peterson, conductor

SKU: XC.HSO2105FS

UPC: 812598037234. 9 x 12 inches.

The composer describes this work as the feeling you get, awakening from a slumber, only to realize that you have exciting things to do today. Bolting out of bed in a rush, Awakening by Bud Woodruff aims to capture the spirit of that great morning phenomenon.

SKU: CL.011-4734-00

Flowers bloom and the world stirs with life renewed in Spring’s Awakening! The music begins with a driving ostinato in the clarinets, and staggered entrances that portray flowers opening for the first time. After the entire ensemble enters, two different melodic themes are passed throughout the ensemble, layered over driving 8th-note rhythms that propel the music forward. Spring’s Awakening is an engaging and beautiful work that makes a perfect fit for any spring or end of the year concert.

SKU: HL.4003208

UPC: 884088662943. 9.0x12.0x0.127 inches.

Splashes of color and striking textures combine with an underlying street beat driving pulse in this joyous overture for band. Throughout, Michael skillfully manipulates melodic and rhythmic fragments as they are developed and passed from section to section. A brief slow section and tender chorale provide a poignant calm before the celebration of rhythm and dance returns for the uplifting conclusion. A rewarding piece that is fun to play! Dur: 5:35.

SKU: FG.55009-472-7

ISBN 979-0-55009-472-7.

Timo Juhani Kyllonen developed this string orchestra work from a one-movement string quartet commissioned for the Kuhmo Festival. Its title refers to the awakening of nature of spring and of birdsong at dawn. Melody plays an important role in supporting the idea of a continuous stream or flow, while harmony and polyphony are used colouristically and as elements promoting formal unity.

SKU: PR.490011590

UPC: 680160589593.

Awakening for solo piano was written in 1984 at the height of the US-Soviet arms race, as a response to the threat of nuclear annihilation. It was premiered by the composer at a Concert for Peace, which she organized in Columbia, SC to benefit the Carolina Peace Resource Center's work to prevent nuclear holocaust. For advanced players.

SKU: CL.011-4980-00

Picture the beginning of the cosmos in music - energy…searing dissonance…beauty…rhythmic diversity – David Shaffer’s Cosmic Awakenings has it all! This bold, expressive and innovative work makes an exciting addition to your next concert, and keep your performers motivated from rehearsal to performance. An extraordinary achievable composition with exciting parts for all players. Sure to be a hit with musicians and audiences alike!