Interstellar

Interstellar is a thrilling work for concert band reminiscent of the film from classic science fiction movies. It embodies the grandiose and romantic sounds of a space adventure, juxtaposed with the driving and angular sounds of danger.

Program Notes

Interstellar was commissioned by the South Shore High School Concert Band, under the direction of Jodi Truchon. Before writing this piece, I wanted to involve the students in the creative process. Working with their teacher, the students came up with programmatic elements for the work and the musical direction I would take to write the piece. The result was a thrilling work for concert band reminiscent of the film from classic science fiction movies. Interstellar embodies the grandiose and romantic sounds of a space adventure, juxtaposed with the driving and angular sounds of danger.

Grade Level: 4.5
Copyright: 2015
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 5:30
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet 1/2/3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet 1/2/3
F Horn 1/2/3/4
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
(TC Baritone)
Tuba
Double Bass
Piano

Timpani (4)
Percussion 1 [2 Players] (Snare Drum, 4 Toms, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam)
Percussion 2 [2 Players] (Mark Tree, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals)
Percussion 3 (Bells, Marimba)
Percussion 4 (Chimes, Vibraphone, Xylophone)