Composer

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Frank Ticheli

Genre

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Band

Style

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Band Music

Compose Date

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1991

Average_duration

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5:44

"Postcard" is a band music composition by Frank Ticheli, an American composer known for his works in the wind band genre. The piece was composed in 1991 and premiered on March 1, 1992, by the University of Michigan Symphony Band, conducted by H. Robert Reynolds. "Postcard" is a single-movement work that lasts approximately 6 minutes. The piece is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melodies, lush harmonies, and rich textures. The music is inspired by the idea of a postcard, a brief message or snapshot of a moment in time. The piece begins with a slow and introspective introduction, featuring a solo trumpet playing a simple and haunting melody. The music gradually builds in intensity and complexity, with the addition of new instruments and layers of sound. The middle section of the piece features a faster and more rhythmic section, with driving percussion and syncopated rhythms. The music then returns to the opening material, with the solo trumpet once again playing the haunting melody, before the piece comes to a quiet and reflective close. Overall, "Postcard" is a beautiful and evocative work that showcases Ticheli's skill in writing for the wind band. The piece has become a popular choice for high school and college bands, and has been performed by ensembles around the world.

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