This brass sextet, modeled after Philip Glass' early composition (1962/1964) of the same name, is set in three distinct movements. The first, Hymn, is a solemn chorale which explores the blending qualities of the brass instruments. The second, Ballad, is a slow and tranquil tune which features solos across the entire ensemble. The third and final movement, Lively, is a bouncy and light scherzo in an American style with recurrent fanfare motives.
Brass Sextet
(for 2 trumpets, 2 horns, trombone and tuba)
| I. | Hymn | ||
| II. | Ballad | ||
| III. | Lively |
Duration: 8 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
2017 (age 21-22)
Revised:
2020 (age 24-25)
glossary
- ballade, ballad—a narrative "song": as in a literary ballad, poem, in the musical tradition of an art song, or to a one-movement instrumental piece with lyrical and dramatic narrative qualities reminiscent of such a song setting.
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- chorale, choral—hymn; sacred tune; commonly, a hymn from the Protestant church
- fanfare—A brief theme, tune, harmonic progression or musical "gesture" typically played by a brass ensemble to announce the arrival of a personage, a call to attention at an important event, particularly as a demarcation of honor or prestige. More generally, a music introduction perhaps to a longer instrumental piece. wiki
- hymn, hymne [G,F], himno [S]—a religious song of praise typically directed towards the deity. Usually comprising a repeating stanza.
- scherzo—lively, brisk, typically in a triple meter; usually a three-part form with central, contrasting trio
- sextet, sextour [F], sestetto [I]—six. Ensemble (or work) for six players.
- solo—a piece or section of a piece featuring a single instrumental part. Often, this implies one instrument alone but may indicate a soloist with accompaniment (e.g. continuo) especially in a section within a larger work for ensemble