Composer

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Carter Pann

Genre

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Band

Compose Date

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2008

Average_duration

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7:37

Hold This Boy and Listen is a band music composition by Carter Pann, an American composer and pianist. The piece was composed in 2005 and premiered on March 17, 2006, by the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble, conducted by Paul Popiel. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "Hold This Boy and Listen," is a slow and introspective piece that features a solo trumpet. The movement is characterized by its use of long, sustained notes and a haunting melody that is passed between the trumpet and other instruments in the ensemble. The second movement, titled "The Mechanics: Fast and Furious," is a high-energy piece that features complex rhythms and intricate interplay between the various sections of the band. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and driving percussion, which give the piece a sense of urgency and excitement. The final movement, titled "The Last Stand: Slow and Solemn," is a somber and reflective piece that features a solo saxophone. The movement is characterized by its use of long, sustained notes and a mournful melody that is passed between the saxophone and other instruments in the ensemble. The movement builds to a powerful climax before fading away into a quiet and contemplative ending. Overall, Hold This Boy and Listen is a complex and emotionally charged composition that showcases Pann's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and deeply moving. The piece has become a popular choice for wind ensembles and has been performed by numerous groups around the world.

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