Almighty (2020)
Wind Ensemble | ca. 6'30" | grade 4
Almighty (2020)
Wind Ensemble | ca. 6'30" | grade 4
Instrumentation
3 Flutes (3rd doubles Piccolo), 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, Eb Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, 2 Bb Bass Clarinets, Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, Bass Trombone, 2 Euphoniums, 2 Tubas, String Bass, Timpani, 4 Percussion (6 players)
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Program Note
During the early fall of my first year at the University of North Texas, incredible thunderstorms rolled across the skies. I was fascinated by their tremendous power, and their billowing clouds were reminiscent of towering cathedrals, possessing a divine, almost otherworldly aura. The majesty and powerful display of natural force of these storms inspired me to write something similar - something that could capture the feelings of awe, fear, and fascination.
Almighty draws inspiration from the "towering cathedrals" I had in mind, invoking imagery of the Catholic Church - Gregorian-influenced melodies, pipe organ-like orchestration, and chimes simulating the sound of church bells. These ploys are electrified by the rumbling and sizzling sounds of a thunderstorm (played by percussion), distant at first, but gradually looming nearer until almost deafening.
Listen to Almighty
Performed by the University of North Texas Concert Band
Prof. Amy Woody, conductor
April 13th, 2022 (WORLD PREMIERE)