Legacy of Gold (2019) - Fanfare for Brass Band
$50.00
Legacy of Gold was written for Dr. Kenneth Kroesche and the Oakland University Brass Band. It was created with the goal of conveying the spirit and exuberance found in the brass band repertoire. As a former member of the Oakland University Brass Band, the composer attempts to show the lasting friendships and bonds formed through partaking in the ensemble through musical content that is shared within the band along with energetic rhythms that form a strong sense of stability. Legacy of Gold calls back to the brass band’s winning performance at the 2014 North American Brass Band Championships by quoting the opening rhythms of Philip Wilby’s Paganini Variations, which the band performed as their choice piece at the event. Brass banding is its own unique world, a world that pushes these remarkable young musicians to be their own personal best and work with the rest of the ensemble as a single unit.
World premiere recording by the Oakland University Brass Band: https://soundcloud.com/ianlester-1/legacy-of-gold
Duration: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 2.5/5
Format: PDF Score and Parts
Copyright © 2019 Ian Lester
Reaching Nirvana (2017) - for Wind Ensemble
$50.00
Reaching Nirvana is a Grade 3 work for wind ensemble was written for the Gregory Cunningham and the Oakland University Wind Symphony in 2017. It is meant to represent the transcendent state known as Nirvana in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self. The piece begins with a peaceful slow section, containing a rapid-fire, three-note motive that reappears throughout the work. This motive represents the blissfulness and tranquility associated with the state of Nirvana and a succeeding hymn-like section brings to life its potential religious implications. A fast, middle section evokes a feeling of joy and excitement while the strict sense of rhythm expresses a sense of control. The piece ends where it began, "re-birthing" the original thematic material, arriving at a resolute final chord: The arrival at Nirvana.
World premiere recording by the Oakland University Wind Symphony: https://soundcloud.com/ianlester-1/reaching-nirvana
Duration: 7 minutes
Difficulty: 2.5/5
Format: PDF Score and Parts
Copyright © 2017 Ian Lester