Credo

William Owens

General Info

Year: 2012
Duration: c. 3:00
Difficulty: II-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Co.
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00; (digital) - $55.00 | Score Only (print) - $6.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II (optional Piccolo)
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpets I-II
F Horn
Trombones I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:

Bar Chimes
Bass Drum
Bells
Crash Cymbals
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbals
Triangle

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Bold and declarative, this work is based on the Latin word for “I believe.” Lightly inspired by musical settings of the ancient Nicene Creed, the music begins subdued, yet quickly blossoms into a bold harmonic statement as melodies subtly pass through a series of instrumental amalgams. The subsequent allegro, largely characterized by engaging harmonies and hemiolic rhythms, offers a grand array of sounds and tonal textures as the music drives toward the electrifying finish.

- Program Note from publisher