Metamorphic Fanfare (Orchestra)
David P. Sartor
About this work:
Commissioned by Kirk Trevor and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Metamorphic rocks have undergone transformation through environmental forces of heat and pressure while still maintaining properties of their former identities. Likewise, we residents of planet Earth bear little external similarity to our counterparts of 1000 A.D., having been transformed through civilization's forces of creativity, invention and technology. Metamorphic Fanfare pays homage to this continuing journey, its Creator, and the immortal spirit of humankind.
Metamorphic Fanfare is a real crowd-pleaser, and fun to play for the orchestra as well. The piece is under three minutes in length, is tonal yet contemporary, and would be a great opener for any type of concert using a full orchestra, whether indoors or outdoors.
Year composed: 2000
Duration: 00:02:50
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Standard Orchestra
Instrumentation:
Instrumentation notes: Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
2 Bb Clarinets
2 Bassoons
4 F Horns
3 Bb Trumpets
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Timpani (4)
3 Percussionists, playing:
Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals
Giant Tam-tam, Glock
Bass Drum, Snare Drum