Instrumentation
Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon (optional)
3 Bb Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
Bb Contrabass Clarinet (optional)
2 Alto Saxophones
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets in Bb
4 Horns
3 Tenor Trombones
Bass Trombone
2 Euphoniums
Tuba (div.)
Percussion (4 players):
Timpani, Crash Cymbals (shared)
1. Crash Cymbals, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal (medium or large)
2. Bass Drum, Tambourine
3. Medium Suspended Cymbal, Small Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam
Duration: ca. 2:30-2:45
Program Notes
The intense contrast in Bright Shadow Fanfare refers to two possible meanings. It could mean bringing our darkness into the light in order to integrate it with our true self. It could also mean revealing our positive traits and gifts that we may not allow ourselves to show or give to others.