Push
Rob Smith
About this work:
Push, is defined* as follows:
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 they always exhibit a strong sense of the "push" regardless of the character they are displaying. Push was commissioned by James Tapia and the Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra. – R.S.
Version: orchestra
Year composed: 2003
Duration: 00:12:30
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Unknown
Instrumentation: 3 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 3 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 1 Contrabassoon, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 3 Percussion (General), 1 Strings (General), 1 Harp
Instrumentation notes: full string sections; 2nd flute doubles piccolo