Chorus of Light was commissioned by the University of Texas at Austin Wind Ensemble, Jerry Junkin, director.
It was premiered on December 3, 2003 at Bates Recital Hall, School of Music, University of Texas at Austin.
INSTRUMENTATION
2 Piccolos
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
English Horn in F
E-flat Clarinet
3 Clarinets in Bb
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Contrabass Clarinet in Bb
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon
Soprano Saxophone in Bb
Alto Saxophone in Eb
Tenor Saxophone in Bb
Baritone Saxophone in Eb
4 Trumpets in Bb (all doubling Flugelhorn, if possible. Tpt. 1 doubles Piccolo Trumpet in Bb)
4 Horns in F
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Euphonium B.C. (alternate Baritone T.C. part included)
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
5 Percussion
Tubular Bells, Crotales (bow), Glockenspiel, Vibraphone (bow), 2 Marimbas, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Chinese Cymbal, Button Gong, Tamtam, Bass Drum
Piano/Celesta
Harp
duration: ca. 7’