Ecology of the Soul (Band Gr. 5)

Ecology of the Soul is written in four musical vignettes, with each reflecting an element of our secret inner world: the awakening of our imagination and creativity, our sense of mischief and adventure, the warmth associated with kindness and opportunity, and feeling emotionally safe enough to share our full selves with others to grow, connect and belong. The end of the work concludes with a hymn-like verse sung by the ensemble, the lyrics being “To honour the Earth and Learn from the Moon, open your winter sun, be open to love.” Let us hope that by allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, we can share the ecology of our soul with those around us so that, as a society, we may continue to evolve with love and compassion—and, in doing so, honour the wisdom of the Earth.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Graduate
Level: 5 | Duration: 9:30

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (A3 spiral bound)

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba
Double Bass

Timpani (4 drums)
Mallet Percussion 1: Glockenspiel, Tambourine
Mallet Percussion 2: Vibraphone, Tam-Tam
Auxiliary Percussion 1: Crash Cymbals, Ride Cymbal, Hi-Hat, Snare Drum
Auxiliary Percussion 2: Suspended Cymbal, Claves
Auxiliary Percussion 3: Bass Drum, Bongos, Shaker Ring

Program Notes
Ecology of the Soul is written in four musical vignettes, with each reflecting an element of our secret inner world: the awakening of our imagination and creativity, our sense of mischief and adventure, the warmth associated with kindness and opportunity, and feeling emotionally safe enough to share our full selves with others to grow, connect and belong. The end of the work concludes with a hymn-like verse sung by the ensemble, the lyrics being “To honour the Earth and Learn from the Moon, open your winter sun, be open to love.” Let us hope that by allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, we can share the ecology of our soul with those around us so that, as a society, we may continue to evolve with love and compassion—and, in doing so, honour the wisdom of the Earth.