protest. (2004)

for large jazz ensemble (5-4-4-5)
as composed for the Awakening Orchestra

length: approx. 9.5 minutes
difficulty: college/professional

Notes:
The piece that gave birth to the Awakening Orchestra.

soloists:
baritone 5
electric guitar

instrumentation:
Reed 1 | soprano, flute
Reed 2 | alto, soprano, flute
Reed 3 | tenor, soprano
Reed 4 | soprano, flute, baritone
Reed 5 | baritone

Trumpet 1 (to written F6) | harmon, straight mute, cup mute
Trumpet 2 (to written C6) | harmon, straight mute, cup mute
Trumpet 3 | harmon, cup mute, straight mute
Trumpet 4 | harmon, cup mute, straight mute

Trombone 1 (to B4) | cup mute, straight mute
Trombone 2 | cup mute, straight mute
Trombone 3 | cup mute, straight mute
Bass Trombone 4 | cup mute, straight mute

Vibraphone
Electric Guitar
Piano
Acoustic Bass
Drum Set

* implicit in this purchase is the authorization to perform and record. Also implicit is the exclusivity of this authorization. No sharing, please - this is my livelihood.