Prophecy of the Earth

Characterized by sinister themes and dissonant harmonies, Prophecy of the Earth seeks to illuminate the ecological woes of our planet. The "cry of the earth" is represented by dramatic and haunting themes through out this ambitious band composition.

Genre: Solo Organ with Band | # of Players: Standard + 1
Level: 5 | Duration: 10:50

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

Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2, 3, 4
Trombone 1, 2, 3
Euphonium
Tuba

Organ

Harp

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1 (chimes, vibraphone, bells)
Percussion 2 (crotales, crash cymbals, tam-tam, vibraphone, xylophone)
Percussion 3 (anvil, suspended cymbal, tam-tam, marimba, 3 tom-toms, small bass drum, bells)
Percussion 4 (marimba, snare drum, 6 roto-toms, vibraphone, suspended cymbal, chimes)

Program Notes
Prophecy of the Earth is a symphonic poem for band and organ, which was commissioned by the J.J. Pearce High School Band, Matthew McInturf, conductor.

Hear the cry of the Earth!
Heed Her tale of woe!
Havoc and destruction
She has to come to know.

Care for and nurture
Her mighty expanse,
And render eternal peace
And life advance.

- David R. Gillingham