Revelstoke Triptych (2019, 2020)

For Adaptable Winds

Columbia Fanfare score sample here.

Sunset on Mount Begbie score sample here.

On Mackenzie Slope score sample here.

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This three-movement work for adaptable ensemble pays homage to my formative years living in Revelstoke, British Columbia. It was here that I began my journey towards becoming a fully-fledged musician, and without the experiences I had during my time living there, I may not have even chosen to go into music at all. This work, keeping with the flavor of my musical experiences there, is written to be fully playable with smaller ensembles, with each movement working well by itself or within the set. Read below for details about each movement.

I. - Columbia Fanfare

Running through the west side of the town is the Columbia River, which provides both for a stunning panorama against the mountainous backdrop, and power for the region through the dam that is located a few miles upriver from the townsite. Columbia Fanfare was written to capture the beauty of the river valley in a high-energy opening movement.

II. - Sunset on Mount Begbie

Easily visible across the river from the townsite is a mountain with three peaks and a large glacier named Mount Begbie. Whether you are going to Revelstoke for the first time or have lived there your entire life, the hues that are created from the light that reflects off of the triple peaks and glacier are unlike anything else you’ll find in the valley, and dare I say in the whole of the Rocky Mountains. This was the first movement completed, and was written as a gift to my former band director at Revelstoke Secondary School.

III. - On Mackenzie Slope

During the winter, the local mountain resort is home to North America's greatest vertical at well over a mile, drawing skiers from around the world to come experience the terrain. On Mackenzie Slope depicts everything someone may experience while rushing down the mountainside, from breathtaking views to rather sketchy terrain, all wrapped up in a high-energy closing movement.

This work for adaptable ensemble is meant to work for groups as small as 9 players, with 14 being the ideal minimum number to allow all preferred instruments to be covered and allow for multiple players on each wind part.