Dancing out of the Earth (2020) for wind ensemble | grade 6, 10'
​click here to view a perusal score

For many years now, I have been fascinated by creation myths from various cultures around the world. Some of these myths detail a supreme being creating the world ex nihilo, while others are about chaos brought into order. In other stories, an agent (usually an animal) is sent by a higher power to gather bits of earth from the bottom of a primordial ocean, out of which will be spun a new world. After reading several of these tales, I was struck with the image of a new creation dancing up out of this bit of earth, accompanied by developing complexity, interconnectedness, bursts of color, and the raw essence of life.
​
Instrumentation: picc, 2 fl, 2 ob, 3 cl, b.cl, cb.cl, 2 asax, tsax, bsax, 2 bsn, cbsn, 4 hn, 3 tpt, 2 tbn, btbn, euph, 2 tba, timp+7, piano, str bass

CONSORTIUM NOW OPEN

• Please note: some details are currently on hold due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
  
• Consortium led by Dr. Ken Ozzello and The University of Alabama Wind Ensemble (premiere performance originally scheduled for 2021 CBDNA National Conference, which was canceled; new premiere details TBA)
• Buy-in is $250 for each ensemble/organization (payable online with card OR by mail with check; details below)
• Consortium members will receive score and parts no later than [date TBD]
• Consortium members will enjoy an exclusive performance window until [date TBD]
• Ensembles + conductors in the consortium will be printed in the score’s front matter
• Each consortium member is entitled to one virtual rehearsal with the composer. If an in-person rehearsal is desired, please contact the composer

If paying by card - click here to submit your payment