Dawn of the First Day
Michelle Pegus
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 1
Duration: 02:00
Year of Composition: 2017
Publisher: self-published
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Composer, Purchase
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Flutes 1,2
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinets 1,2
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Saxes 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombones 1,2
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion 1 (Timpani, Triangle)
Percussion 2 (Tambourine Snare Drum)
Percussion 3 (Tom-toms, Wind Chimes)
Percussion 4 (Cabasa, Bass Drum)
Program Notes:
Dawn of the First Day was written for my sister, to commemorate her first year as a band director. Even though my goal was to write for a beginner band, I did not want the music to sound simplistic. The percussion tackles this issue by performing an infectious groove that sets the tone for the piece. Besides the powerful melody and groove at the beginning and end of the piece, the middle brings forth a segment that offers a softer, more lyrical quality.
(Michelle Pegus)
