NIGHT GLOW - Version for Clarinet Choir and Percussion (2024)

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NIGHT GLOW was originally a Grade 3 work for wind ensemble commissioned in the Fall of 2023 by Dr. Joe Parisi and the Roeland Park New Horizons Band. This carefully crafted version of NIGHT GLOW for clarinet choir and percussion was made at the request of Evelynn Esquivel. NIGHT GLOW takes inspiration from the idea of fusing together two separate songs that come from different holidays and religions: The classic Christmas carol “Silent Night” and the liturgical Jewish hymn “Ma'oz Tzur”. Both works are significant to their respective holiday and religion, and I felt that using “Silent Night” and “Ma'oz Tzur” in this setting could provide a meaningful and enjoyable piece for clarinet choirs and percussionists to perform, especially on holiday concerts. NIGHT GLOW begins with a gentle slow section, containing subtle references to “Silent Night”. The main thematic material passes between the upper six clarinets, who along with timpani and “bell-toning” bass clarinets, gradually build in dynamics as more instruments continue to enter the texture. After a climactic fortissimo chord, a lyrical solo leads into a celebratory fast section containing references to “Ma'oz Tzur”. Another flowing solo and a restatement of the celebratory material leads into a chorale-like section calling back to “Silent Night” led by the bass clarinets, contrabass clarinet, and percussion. NIGHT GLOW ends with a joyful, optimistic finale that features sections and fragments of both “Silent Night” and “Ma'oz Tzur” being played simultaneously throughout the ensemble.


Duration: Approx. 6-7 minutes


Difficulty: 3/5


Format: PDF score and parts
Clarinet in E-flat
Clarinet in B-flat 1
Clarinet in B-flat 2
Clarinet in B-flat 3
Clarinet in B-flat 4
Clarinet in B-flat 5
Clarinet in B-flat 6
Bass Clarinet in B-flat 1
Bass Clarinet in B-flat 2
Contrabass Clarinet in B-flat
Timpani
Glockenspiel (or Chimes)


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