SUMMARY

Autumn is, for many reasons, my favorite season of the year. Something about the combination of that cool, crisp air . . . the ability to wear scarves and cardigans . . . the beautiful warm colors of the leaves . . . the holidays . . . marching band season . . . and of course, pumpkin spice lattés, all rolled into one, truly make autumn a wonderful season. But this piece is not inspired by my daily activities with marching band, nor by pumpkin spice lattés. Radiant Autumn, written for flute, clarinet, bassoon, bass clarinet, and marimba, is split into two sections. The first section is inspired by the sheer serenity of viewing all of the radiant colors that surround us in nature once autumn hits, combined with the cool, crisp breeze of dropping temperatures whisking by our faces. The second section is inspired by the vast array of falling leaves rolling around through the air and in the grass as the wind starts to pick up; a beautiful sight.

INSTRUMENTATION

Flute
Clarinet in Bb
Bassoon
Bass Clarinet
Marimba (4.3 octaves)

INFORMATION

Difficulty: Grade 5
Duration: 4:30

Radiant Autumn had its world premiere on April 14th, 2016 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts Recital Hall.

$10

Score Only (PDF)