Second Essay for Symphonic Band

Description

Dedicated to his friend and colleague of 20 years, Mark Camphouse composed this 8-minute work as a tribute to Alfred Watkins and the Cobb Wind Symphony. Although this is one of Camphouse’s few non-programmatic works, there are nonetheless many contrasting moods and emotions that range from dissonant incisiveness to quiet tenderness, tempi that range from very slow to very energetic, and orchestration that ranges from very thin and transparent to very full and rich. Second Essay for Symphonic Band is enriching and challenging for conductor and players, and highly accessible to audiences as well.

Grade: 5