"This too shall pass" is an ancient proverb thought to have originated in 13th-century Persia. It comments on the impermanence of life: All our pain, suffering, and even our greatest triumphs are grains of sand on the wind.
The work begins with a peaceful tribal percussion circle, interrupted by a calamitous storm. Just as the storm reaches it full strength, the sun shines on a new day. The tribe reunites, celebrating the bonds that tie them together. I hope we all remember our humble beginnings as a species, celebrating our shared histories and unique differences. Remember the feeling of huddling around the fire as one people.
Every ensemble member is allowed to shine throughout this work. Woodwind, brass, and percussion choirs feature leading and supporting roles at every turn. At measure 56, the upper woodwinds divide arpeggios, which should seamlessly connect between upward and downward groups. Throughout measures 44-63, players must work to pass off melodic lines between sections, such as between the saxes/horns and the trumpets at measure 49.
"This too shall pass" is an ancient proverb thought to have originated in 13th-century Persia. It comments on the impermanence of life: All our pain, suffering, and even our greatest triumphs are grains of sand on the wind.
The work begins with a peaceful tribal percussion circle, interrupted by a calamitous storm. Just as the storm reaches it full strength, the sun shines on a new day. The tribe reunites, celebrating the bonds that tie them together. I hope we all remember our humble beginnings as a species, celebrating our shared histories and unique differences. Remember the feeling of huddling around the fire as one people.
Every ensemble member is allowed to shine throughout this work. Woodwind, brass, and percussion choirs feature leading and supporting roles at every turn. At measure 56, the upper woodwinds divide arpeggios, which should seamlessly connect between upward and downward groups. Throughout measures 44-63, players must work to pass off melodic lines between sections, such as between the saxes/horns and the trumpets at measure 49.
