Chromophonic Images (1978)

For Symphony Band

 

Premiered by the Michigan State University Symphony Band, Stanley DeRusha, conductor, College Band Directors National Association National Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, December, 1978.

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Chromophonic Images - sample 1

Chromophonic Images - sample 2

Chromophonic Images - sample 3

Chromophonic Images - sample 4

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Publisher  Hal Leonard (find out more) XXXX

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Scored for Flutes 1-12 (6 double Piccolo); Oboes 1, 2; Clarinets (Bb) 1-12, Bass Clarinets (Bb) 1-4; Alto Saxophones 1-4, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets (Bb) 1-12; Horns (F) 1-8; Trombones 1-3, Bass Trombones 1-3; Euphoniums 1-4, Tubas 1-4; Harp (2 if possible); Percussion 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

 

Duration  13 minutes

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Program note

In Chromophonic Images, sound masses emerge and dissipate as clouds in the atmosphere.  These sonic “clouds” are formed from a variety of harmonic idioms, each of which is associated with a period or school of composition – impressionism, common practice period, or dodecaphonic.  The composer’s intention is to manipulate these varied materials in such a way that they achieve a state of compatibility.

A dense polyphonic texture characterizes much of the writing.  To create this multi-voiced fabric, separate parts are composed for each player; for example, instead of three flute parts with several players on each, there are 12 distinct flute parts, each requiring one player.

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