Interstellar

Interstellar is a thrilling work for concert band reminiscent of the film from classic science fiction movies. It embodies the grandiose and romantic sounds of a space adventure, juxtaposed with the driving and angular sounds of danger.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 5:30

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet 1/2/3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet 1/2/3
F Horn 1/2/3/4
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
(TC Baritone)
Tuba
Double Bass
Piano

Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 [2 Players] (Snare Drum, 4 Toms, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam)
Percussion 2 [2 Players] (Mark Tree, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals)
Percussion 3 (Bells, Marimba)
Percussion 4 (Chimes, Vibraphone, Xylophone)

Program Notes
Interstellar was commissioned by the South Shore High School Concert Band, under the direction of Jodi Truchon. Before writing this piece, I wanted to involve the students in the creative process. Working with their teacher, the students came up with programmatic elements for the work and the musical direction I would take to write the piece. The result was a thrilling work for concert band reminiscent of the film from classic science fiction movies. Interstellar embodies the grandiose and romantic sounds of a space adventure, juxtaposed with the driving and angular sounds of danger.