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OF
Symphony for Brass Quintet (1993)
BY
Michael Brown (b. 1962)
Commissioned by the Brass Chamber Music Society of Annapolis
FOR THE
ANNAPOLIS BRASS QUINTET FAREWELL CONCERT
April 25, 1993 in Key Auditorium - St. John's College, Annapolis Maryland
Recorded by WBJC FM
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OF
Symphony for Brass Quintet (1993)
BY
Michael Brown (b. 1962)
Commissioned by the Brass Chamber Music Society of Annapolis
FOR THE
ANNAPOLIS BRASS QUINTET FAREWELL CONCERT
April 25, 1993 in Key Auditorium - St. John's College, Annapolis Maryland
Recorded by WBJC FM
TO LISTEN TAP > AUDIO BAR
(May be slight delay before sound begins)
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1."Allegro"
2. Chorale & Waltz |
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3. Finale >
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Symphony for Brass Quintet
Remarks about this work by composer
“My first goal in this work was to present a very positive attitude in a high-energy setting, and to complement this with some lyrical, quiet, or somber music, and a few comedic moments. The symphony was chosen as the form which would carry these musical messages because its strength has been proven by so many composers."
"The first movement, the “Allegro,” takes the traditional role of opening the work with strong musical statements which provide a good contrast to the later movements. The second movement presents two very distinct musical settings, both of which contrast with the "Allegro." The chorale focuses more on the harmony and a collective melody produced by the combination of all the parts. The waltz (the comedic section) was chosen because the meter and basic pattern is so well known that it can be rhythmically twisted or bent and still be very clear. The finale closes the work using a combination of emotional attitudes found earlier in the work." Michael Brown
Remarks about this work by composer
“My first goal in this work was to present a very positive attitude in a high-energy setting, and to complement this with some lyrical, quiet, or somber music, and a few comedic moments. The symphony was chosen as the form which would carry these musical messages because its strength has been proven by so many composers."
"The first movement, the “Allegro,” takes the traditional role of opening the work with strong musical statements which provide a good contrast to the later movements. The second movement presents two very distinct musical settings, both of which contrast with the "Allegro." The chorale focuses more on the harmony and a collective melody produced by the combination of all the parts. The waltz (the comedic section) was chosen because the meter and basic pattern is so well known that it can be rhythmically twisted or bent and still be very clear. The finale closes the work using a combination of emotional attitudes found earlier in the work." Michael Brown
MICHAEL BROWN (b. 1962)
Michael Brown's musical training began with a thorough background in vocal and choral music. He has received degrees in music composition from Ouachita Baptist University, University of Colorado at Boulder, and the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. In addition to voice and composition, Brown studied organ during his years in Arkansas and Colorado. His recent works have been performed In Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, and New York and have been broadcast on both American and Mexican radio.
Brown's Symphony for Brass Quintet was the 1992-93 Brass Chamber Music Society of Annapolis commission, and the second work he has written for the Annapolis Brass Quintet.