A thrilling concert opener or closer!
| About | “Ascent” is a thrilling concert opener or closer. The rhythmic propulsion, upward driving lines, and expansive harmonies harken the experience of ascending to a mountain peak, just as the morning sun breaks through the clouds. |
| Instrumentation | Piccolo 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Bassoons 3 Clarinets in Bb Bass Clarinet 2 Alto Saxophones Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 3 Trumpets in Bb 4 Horns 2 Trombones Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Double Bass Piano Percussion 1: Percussion 1: Triangle, Marimba Percussion 2: Tam-tam, Mark Tree, Medium Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Large Slapstick Percussion 3: Suspended Cymbals (Medium & Splash), Bongos Percussion 4: Bass Drum, China Cymbal, Vibraphone |
| Duration | 3:30 |
| Year Completed | 2019 |
| Commissioner | Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony. Scott A. Stewart, conductor. |
| Errata | None |
| Donations | A portion of the proceeds from this work will be donated to the Sierra Club Foundation. |
| More Info | None |