Inspiration! - Festive Overture (2023, trans. 2025)

for band

Transcribed by Robert Schwartz and Philip Rothman​

 

Composed 2022 - January 2023, transcribed 2025

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7 Minutes

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Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, E-flat clarinet (soprano saxophone part provided), 3 clarinets, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 3 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones, 2 euphoniums (baritone parts provided), tubas, string bass, timpani, 2 percussion

 

Percussion 1: Crash/Suspended Cymbal, Triangle

Percussion 2: Bass Drum

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World Premiere of band version:

Southeastern Louisiana University Wind Symphony; Dr. Robert Schwartz conducting - September 25, 2025

 

This is a piece that is dedicated to the power of inspiration, and the will to inspire. The composition begins with a flourish—much like the spark of an idea—and erupts into joyous interplay from all sections of the orchestra. The middle section is more of a reflection of the first section, soulful and profound in nature and the rest of the piece is in high spirits, inspired by that which came before it.

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This composition was commissioned by the University of Texas at Arlington Symphony Orchestra and their music director, Dr. Clifton Evans; it is also graciously dedicated to them. The wind ensemble version was kindly transcribed by Dr. Robert Schwartz of Southeastern Louisiana University, with edits from Philip Rothman.