Searching for Light

In this piece, the form of variations is used to describe and thematize similarities and differences. Two apparently inconsistent contradictions highlights and enhances the others nature and property through contrasts and interruptions. Dark and threatening forces are rivaling against hope and light to be the dominating element. The light is described by metallic and bright sounds, but can also be understood as a picture of hope and optimism. The dark forces are stated by deep sounds, and the expression spans from invert to agressive. Towards the end of the piece, these two parts fuses to a long sought after unity. The two contrasts melts together, in an coexisting expression of reconciliation and joy.

Commissioned by the Grenland International Brass Festival 2013 Skien , Norway

Instrumentation:

• Soprano Cornet in Eb
• Solo Cornet in Bb
• Repiano Cornet in Bb
• 2nd Cornet in Bb
• 3rd Cornet in Bb
• Flugelhorn in Bb
• Solo Horn in Eb
• 1st Horn in Eb
• 2nd Horn in Eb
• 1st Baritone in Bb
• 2nd Baritone in Bb
• 1st Trombone in Bb
• 2nd Trombone in Bb
• Bass Trombone in C
• 1st Euphonium In Bb
• 2nd Euphonium in Bb
• 1st Bass in Eb
• 2nd Bass in Eb
• 1st Bass in Bb
• 2nd Bass in Bb
• Timpani
• Percussion 1 :Tubular bells-Tom toms- Gong- Glockenspiel
• Percussion 2 : Triangle-Glockenspiel-Bass drum-Temple blocks-Drum set(hi hat)
• Cymbals-Snare drum
• Percussion 3 : Glockenspiel-Vibraphone-Xylophone-Tubular bells