Artemis Rising

Performed by TMEA Regio 18 2010-11 Middle School Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nick Nixon Published by C. Alan Publications (www.c-alanpublications.com) This powerful work inspired by the Greek goddess Artemis uses syncopation and accents to build tension and captivate the audience. The main moods in the work are marked "Allegro con fuoco" and "giocoso" as the music moves from a serious minor mode to a major key ending. Instrumentation: Flute 1 Flute 2 Oboe 1 Oboe 2 Bb Clarinet 1 Bb Clarinet 2 Bassoon 1 Bassoon 2 F Horn 1/3 F Horn 2/4 Bb Trumpet 1 Bb Trumpet 2 Trombone 1/2 Tuba Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass Timpani Percussion [2 players] (snare drum, bass drum, crash cymbals, wind chimes, triangle, bells)