Filum Vitae

The Thread of Life

by
Kenley Kristofferson

Ensemble: Concert Band

Grade: 3.5

Duration: 05:00

Year of Composition: 2012

Publisher: Daehn (C.L. Barnhouse)

Year of Publication: 2013

Publisher Catalog Number: LDP-7110-00

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase

Links:

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Sample Audio

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Instrumentation

Flutes 1,2
Piccolo
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinets 1,2,3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxes 1,2
Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
Bb Trumpets 1,2,3
F Horns 1,2,3,4
Trombones 1,2,3
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass (optional)
Timpani
Mallet Percussion (Vibraphone, Marimba, Orchestra Bells)
Percussion 1 (Bass Drum, Hand Drums)
Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Whip)


Program Notes:

"Filum Vitae" is Latin for "The Thread of Life" and it chronicles the emotional connection, both good and bad, between humans and other complex life. We are part of the many and there are few things more beautiful than that. The tapestry of being is made by the threads of life.

(Daehn Publications)