Description
Program Note:
The legendary bird that rises from its own ashes, the phoenix is a symbol of rebirth and renewal. Each movement of this eponymous piece for saxophone choir represents part of that cycle. The first movement, “Feverish,” begins with delusions of grandeur that become increasingly bizarre until the music self-combusts. The second movement, “Ashen,” plaintively mourns its humble state and yearns for transcendence. The third movement, “Ascendant,” rises from these ashes to become again confident and resplendent.
Year Composed: 2023
Commissioned by: David Mobley, Andrew Vu, and Round Rock (TX) High School Saxophone Choir
Instrumentation: Saxophone choir
Duration: 14 minutes
Difficulty: Grade 5
Premiere: December 21, 2023 at the Midwest Clinic by the Round Rock (TX) High School Saxophone Choir
Performance History: includes performances by sax studios from the University of Michigan, the University of Central Florida, Stetson University, Georgia Southern University, Round Rock High School, South Sound Saxophone Ensemble, and Southern Saxophone. Click here for the complete performance list.
Perusal Score: Download
