Scherzo for a Bitter Moon

A single movement for wind ensemble.

Written in 1982 for H. Robert Reynolds and the University of Michigan Symphony Band
Winner of the 1984 NBMA Band Composition Award.

Published by TRN Music Publishers

Duration: 9min.

NOTES
Scherzo for a Bitter Moon is based on a wedge motive that opens the piece in the piccolo. An impressionistic section gives way to more dark and threatening manifestations of the motive, and the piece develops the tension between these and other ideas inherent in the motive. After a story climax, and apparent desolation, a return to the opening brings with it new strength, yet in the end, also new shadows.

Instrumentation

Flute 1,2
Oboe 1,2
Bb Clarinet 1,2,3
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1,2

Alto Sax 1,2
Tenor Sax
Bari Sax

Bb Trumpet 1,2,3
Horn 1,2,3,4
Trombone 1,2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium 1,2
Tuba

Percussion 1,2,3,4

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