Luminosity

Concerto for Wind Orchestra

For wind ensemble
Year
2015
Duration
23'
Instrumentation
pic(amp).4.2.ca.Ebcl.7(1.amp).bcl.2asax.tsax.barsax.2.cbsn-4.3.2.btbn.2euph.1-timp.3perc(I. crot, mar [5 octave, amp], bng, timbale, tam-t [sm], sus cym [sm], brake d, stainless steel mixing bowl [Tovolo brand], mark tree, wind chimes, 2sus tri [sm], wdbl; II. vib, 4tom-t, tam-t [med], sus cym [med], brake d, stainless steel mixing bowl [Tovolo brand], mark tree, wind chimes, 2sus tri [med], wdbl; III. xyl, tub bells, concert b.d, tom-t [20”x20”], 2cong, tam-t [lg], sus cym [lg], brake d, stainless steel mixing bowl [Tovolo brand], 2sus tri [lg], wdbl)-pno(amp)-2db
Commission
commissioned by the CBDNA (College Band Director's National Association) with support by a consortia of university, college and professional ensembles organized by Dr. Nikk Pilato, Emory University. Other participating institutions include: Arkansas State University, Augustana College, California State University-Stanislaus, Cincinnati College Conservatory, Depauw University, Eastern Kentucky University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, Georgia Southern University, Kansas State University, Kennesaw State University, Lone Star Wind Orchestra, Mt. San Antonio College, New World School of the Arts, New World School of the Arts High-School (SOTA), Ridgewood Concert Band, St. Olaf University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Tennessee Tech University, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Texas Tech University, Troy University, University of British Columbia, University of Illinois, University of Illinois-Chicago, University of Montana, University of South Carolina, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Texas, University of Texas Pan- American, University of Washington, University of West Georgia, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Premiere
24. April 2015 Atlanta, GA, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts (USA) · Dirigent: Nikk Pilato · Emory University Wind Ensemble
Catalog Number
ED 30106
Movements
  • I spiritoso e energico
  • II Misterioso
  • III Grande e con forza

Video

Joseph Schwantner - Luminosity - UT AUSTIN Wind Ensemble 05.01.2016

Images

Emory Wind Ensemble – Luminosity Poster

Emory Wind Ensemble – Luminosity Poster