New Composition - no name as yet

Hi all,

It's been a while since I posted an orchestra composition.

This is the first draft ... it still needs to be reviewed and brought up a finished state.

However, it's all here. As I stated I have not titled the work.

I am open to all suggestions ....

My objective in the composition is to develop the introductory motifs and create a balanced arch from start to the end of the work.

As always all feedback it appreciated.

Marknewmusx10-24-26.pdf

Hi Mark.

This piece has a programmatic quality that I enjoy.

Like some of your other works, it feels quite militaristic due to percussion (especially the drum rolls).

I imagine an epic battle; or perhaps a series of skirmishes.

Maybe it could benefit from some vibraphone, to fill out the music where the texture is sparse?

I went to a vibraphone and clarinet concert last week, where the vibraphonist played a series of glissandi, with one stick rising up the keys, and the other simultaneously descending. Quite an effective technique that I'd never heard before.

Anyway, just a suggestion.

Alex

The material that you gave to the second violin at measure 13 and 14 is out of range and would better fit the viola. I think if you are still continuing working on this piece, it’s something that you could work on just by simply switching the entrance.

53 minutes ago, Fruit hunter said:

The material that you gave to the second violin at measure 13 and 14 is out of range and would better fit the viola. I think if you are still continuing working on this piece, it’s something that you could work on just by simply switching the entrance.

As usual I did notice it! Yet, I didn't update it in the present score ☹️. A very bad habit indeed.

Thanks,

Mark

5 hours ago, Alex Weidmann said:

Hi Mark.

This piece has a programmatic quality that I enjoy.

Like some of your other works, it feels quite militaristic due to percussion (especially the drum rolls).

I imagine an epic battle; or perhaps a series of skirmishes.

Maybe it could benefit from some vibraphone, to fill out the music where the texture is sparse?

I went to a vibraphone and clarinet concert last week, where the vibraphonist played a series of glissandi, with one stick rising up the keys, and the other simultaneously descending. Quite an effective technique that I'd never heard before.

Anyway, just a suggestion.

Alex

Alex thanks for the suggestions and your take on the themes presented.

Mark