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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1994

Average_duration

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5:15

"Amazing Grace" is a band music composition by Frank Ticheli, an American composer and professor of composition at the University of Southern California. The piece was composed in 1994 and premiered on March 3, 1994, by the University of Michigan Symphony Band, conducted by H. Robert Reynolds. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "Amazing Grace," is a slow and contemplative setting of the well-known hymn. The melody is presented in a simple and straightforward manner, with the band providing a rich and supportive accompaniment. The movement builds to a powerful climax before subsiding into a quiet and reflective coda. The second movement, titled "Jubilation," is a lively and energetic celebration of life. The music is characterized by its rhythmic vitality and exuberant melodies, which are passed around the various sections of the band. The movement features a number of soloistic passages, including a virtuosic trumpet solo and a lyrical saxophone solo. The final movement, titled "Reflections," is a quiet and introspective meditation on the themes of the first movement. The music is characterized by its delicate textures and subtle harmonies, which create a sense of peaceful contemplation. The movement features a number of soloistic passages, including a haunting clarinet solo and a lyrical horn solo. Overall, "Amazing Grace" is a powerful and moving work that showcases Ticheli's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and imaginative orchestration, which combine to create a deeply emotional and memorable musical experience.

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