Push
Rob Smith
About this work:
Push, is defined as follows (The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition):
1. To exert outward pressure or force against something.
2. To advance despite difficulty or opposition; press forward.
3. To expend great or vigorous effort.
This work utilizes a two-note motive, a rising figure, and a lyrical melody to musically represent the word "push". These materials are used to set many different moods: driving and aggressive, funky, jazzy, lyrical, and "techno", but always exhibit a strong sense of the "push" regardless of the character they are displaying.
Published by Boosey & Hawkes.
Version: wind ensemble
Year composed: 2001
Duration: 00:12:30
Ensemble type: Band:Wind Ensemble
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 4 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Eb Clarinet, 6 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 1 Contrabassoon, 2 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 4 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 2 Euphonium/Tenor Tuba, 1 Timpani, 4 Percussion (General)
Instrumentation notes: also, 1 contrabass clarinet