Christopher Tucker: Music Gallery
EUPHORIC SPARKS
(for wind symphony)
2010 • Estimated timing: 4' • Grade 5
[Set to be published by TMW Press]
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Recording featuring the Sam Houston State University Wind Ensemble,
Matthew McInturf, cond.
Euphoric Sparks was commissioned by the Edinburg North High School Bands and Band Boosters, Edinburg, TX, Chad Dempsey, director
This four-minute work for wind band is celebratory, incorporating musical quotes from George Frederic Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, including material from movements Overture, La Paix, Bourree and La Rejouissance. Euphoric Sparks can be followed programmatically in relation to emotions felt when fireworks are present (anticipation, elation and excitement). The actual depiction of fireworks dominated by the piano and percussion can be found in the transitions between major sections of the piece.
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Note: After the piece was published, an optional contrabassoon and string bass part was created. If you are performing Euphoric Sparks, please download these parts free for your performance.
Euphoric Sparks - Contrabassoon
Euphoric Sparks - String Bass