Energy
Abstract
Instrumentation:
Flute -- Clarinet in Bb -- Bass Clarinet in Bb --
Alto Saxophone in Eb -- Baritone Saxophone in Eb -- Bassoon -- Horns I and II in F -- Trumpet in Bb -- Bass Trombone -- Percussion I (Suspended Cymbal, Woodblocks, Timpani: 32-30”, 29-28”, 26-25”, and 23”) -- Percussion II (Tom-Toms, Suspended Cymbal) -- Keyboard Percussion (Marimba, Vibraphone) -- Violin I -- Violin II -- Viola -- Violoncello
Double Bass
All wind instruments should be one to a part, unless the conductor thinks doubling is necessary for
balance. The string doublings should be as follows: 3 players to a part for Violin I, Violin II, Viola,
and Violoncello; and 2 players for the Double Bass part.
Description
Thesis (M.Mus.)--Wichita State University, College of Fine Arts, Dept. of Music
The score is in C. Energy is a four movement, continuous piece. The movements are:
I. Upward -- II. Forward -- III. Circular --
IV. Namaste.
Each movement intends to convey the different energies created in certain yoga positions.