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As The Sun Rises (2015)
​​wind ensemble (medium, grade 3)
approx. duration:  5 minutes

This is a wind ensemble piece that portrays the beauty of the sun rising and busyness that develops throughout the day. It almost gives the impression of the sun rising on an African Savannah with animals waking and as the stomp section comes in, you hear the animals going about their regular day, living, playing, eating, enjoying life, and then as the work comes to end the sun begins to set with the opening them returning. The work is majorly based on one opening theme that is developed by adding variation to it as well as other accompanying melodies.

2nd Place in Large Ensemble / Illinois Music Educators Association State Student Composition Contest
INSTRUMENTATION:
Piccolo
Flute 1, 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3
French Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Bass Trombone (T. Bone 3)
Euphonium B.C.
Tuba
Percussion 1 (Tambourine, Congas)
Percussion 2  (Snare Drum, Bass Drums, Toms)
Percussion 3 (Crash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal)
Mallet Percussion (Xylophone, Glockenspiel, or Marimba - or combo)
Chimes
Timpani
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Recordings:

"AS THE SUN RISES"
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Performed/Premiered by the Granite City High School Wind Ensemble (2015)
​Guest Conductor: Marcus Barnes
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