Composer: Arnesen, Kim André
Transcriber: Olcott, James L.
Number of Trumpets: 8
Duration: 4 minutes and 22 seconds
Difficulty: 5
A transcription of a haunting work originally for female choir. Extremely effective and a real challenge in every aspect of performance. A very beautiful work. The words of the poem are written into the score and parts to facilitate understanding, phrase, style, and articulation. NOTE: to view the video full screen to see the words, click on the lower right hand corner of the video.
ITG Journal, June 2018, page 92:
"...a wonderful transcription...this new trumpet ensemble provides a beautiful addition to any program. The original composition comes from a four-part treble-voiced a cappella work, but Olcott has presented this text in a new light. The power of eight trumpets allows this work to take a whole new shape with regard to sonic impact, but is still reflective of the original subtlety that Arnesen used is his setting for voice."