Until That Day (for wind orchestra)

This piece is about hope.

In the days of darkness, we long for the day of light. In the days of suppression, we long for the day of liberation. Before the arrival of that day, it is hope that carries us through. And until that day, we must not lose hope.

The music starts with a misty, slightly ominous mood, as if being in a search for something. This is followed by an intense passage featuring the percussion section. The piece ends with an affirming final section that symbolizes the power of hope.

The three-note motive which is made apparent throughout the piece derives from the hymn "It Is Well."

Instrumentation:

FLUTE 1+2

OBOE 1+2

BASSOON

Bb CLARINET 1+2

Bb CLARINET 3

Bb BASS CLARINET

ALTO SAXOPHONE 1+2

TENOR SAXOPHONE

BARITONE SAXOPHONE

Bb TRUMPET 1+2 (straight mute required, both parts)

HORN 1+2

HORN 3+4

(Horns shown as 1+3, 2+4 on the score)

TROMBONE 1+2

EUPHONIUM (2 players)

TUBA

DOUBLE BASS

TIMPANI

PERCUSSION LIST

PERCUSSION 1: Marimba

PERCUSSION 2: Maracas, 2 T om-T oms, Crash Cymbals

PERCUSSION 3: Vibraphone (bow needed), Snare Drum

PERCUSSION 4: Glass Wind Chimes, Bass Drum, Large Suspended Cymbal

PERCUSSION 5: Chimes, Bongo, Triangle