Instrumentation

Piccolo, Flutes 1, 2, Oboes 1, 2, Bassoons 1, 2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinets 1, 2, 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophones 1, 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpets 1, 2, 3, F Horns 1 & 3, 2 & 4, Trombones 1, 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Timpani, 5 Percussionists
Percussion 1
- Celesta, High Tom, Slap, Xylophone*
Percussion 2
- Chimes, Vibraphone,
Percussion 3
- Bass Drum*, Cabasa, Mark Tree, Tambourine, Sus. Cymbal, Xylophone*, Triangle*
Percussion 4
- Clash Cymbals, Wood Blocks, Claves, Sus. Cymbal, Chinese Cymbal
Percussion 5
- Sus. Cymbal, Triangle*, Bass Drum*, Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal
*indicates shared instrument

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Program Note

And They Heralded the End is a tone poem structured around the concept of viaticum - a part of the last rites administered to the dying. The piece explores premonition and acceptance of death as well as reflection on life. One theme is developed through multiple sections to explore its qualities - not as variations, but as precedents.

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