STEVENS John, Collage

brass quintet

2 trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba
Duration: 15’
Level: advanced
Composed: 2009
Genre: contemporary
Composer: *1951
Movements
I. By the Sea (1’35) - II. Two Across (1’15) - III. Three Down (2’25) - IV. Clouds (1’50) - V. Homage to Canon (2’15) - VI. La Veglia (3’45) - VII. Sunset (1’50)

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About this Work

"Collage" - dedicated to the composer's grandson, Canon James - was written by John Stevens in spring 2009, while he was residing on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The music and the movement titles reflect the beauty of the seaside surroundings. The seven movements are to be performed without pause, inspired by the usual format of a "collage" concert.  Two Across is for the two trumpets, Three Down for the other instruments of the quintet and Homage to Canon is a tuba solo.  All other movements feature the entire ensemble. "Collage" was composed for the Wisconsin Brass Quintet, in which the composer is the tubist, and premiered by them in October, 2009.