Composer

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Scott Lindroth

Genre

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Band

Compose Date

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2013

Average_duration

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5:49

'Alarm Calls' is a contemporary band music composition by Scott Lindroth, an American composer and professor of music at Duke University. The piece was composed in 2006 and premiered on March 1, 2007, by the Duke University Wind Symphony, conducted by Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "Fanfare," is a bold and energetic introduction to the piece. It features a driving rhythm and a series of brass and percussion fanfares that build in intensity throughout the movement. The second movement, titled "Lullaby," is a stark contrast to the first. It is a slow and gentle piece that features a haunting melody played by the woodwinds. The movement is characterized by its use of dissonance and its dreamlike quality. The final movement, titled "Alarm Calls," is a return to the energy and intensity of the first movement. It features a driving rhythm and a series of brass and percussion calls that build to a thrilling climax. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopation and its frenetic pace. Overall, 'Alarm Calls' is a dynamic and exciting piece of contemporary band music. Lindroth's use of contrasting movements and unique instrumentation creates a powerful and memorable listening experience. The piece has become a popular choice for wind ensembles and has been performed by groups around the world.

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