Whirl
Rob Smith
About this work:
Whirl is a musical representation of the word "whirl" (to rotate or spin fast, to move rapidly in a circular manner). To create the aural perception of whirling, many figures are constructed with rapid ascending/descending scales and feathered beaming. Extremely aggressive and driving rhythms create the energy that sets things spinning. This work is published by Carl Fischer.
Year composed: 1999
Duration: 00:11:00
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, 1 Soprano Saxophone, 1 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 4 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Euphonium/Tenor Tuba, 1 Timpani, 4 Percussion (General)
Instrumentation notes: 1 contrabass clarinet