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And the Tree Grows Again (2007)
solo flute, solo marimba, 1 flute, 1 oboe, 1 clarinet, 1 bassoon, 2 alto saxophones, 1 tenor saxophone, 1 baritone saxophone,
1 horn, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 1 tuba, piano;
ca. 7:30
Co-commissioned by the Epsilon Pi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota
and the Upsilon Phi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Truman State University
Premiered
Oct. 25, 2007
Julianna Moore, flute
Michael Bump, marimba
members of the Truman State University Wind Symphony,
Dan Peterson, conductor
Truman State University New Music Festival
Complete Recording
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This piece is based on images of growing trees from literary and religious sources. The chamber ensemble is placed
in an arc around the solo flute and marimba; the ensemble representing the bark of a tree and the soloists its
branches. An atmospheric saxophone canon based on an arpeggiating theme opens the piece. The soloists enter
when this arpeggiation reaches its peak, "branching off" into a complimentary, descending arpeggiation theme.
The ascending arpeggiated motive is developed through longer and longer variations, each featuring a different part
of the ensemble, with the soloists answering. As the piece builds to a climax, the arpeggiation motive is taken up
by the entire ensemble as it begins to pan around the soloists. The slow opening canon idea returns, starting in the
low register of the tuba and "growing" through the entire register of the ensemble to end the piece.
Performance history
2010
February 14
Arizona State University Wind Ensemble
Wayne Bailey, conductor
ASU
February 9
Arizona State University Wind Ensemble
Wayne Bailey, conductor
ASU
2008
March 1
Truman State University Wind Symphony, Dan Peterson conductor
CBDNA Regional Conference
Kansas City, MO
2007
October 26 (premiere)
Juliana Moore, flute
Michael Bump, percussion
Truman State University Wind Symphony, Dan Peterson conductor
Truman State University New Music Festival
Kirksville, MO
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