Crown and Collar

Grace Baugher

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General Info

Year: 2018
Duration: c. 5:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Grace Baugher
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00

Instrumentation

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Errata

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Program Notes

The inspiration for the title Crown and Collar came about after doing a little research behind the symbolism of the white stag in Arthurian mythology. In Arthurian literature, the pursuit of the white stag symbolizes mankind's spiritual quest. Though this is all philosophical and interesting, what drew my interest was an image of a white hart wearing a crown around his neck like a collar. This image belongs to Richard II of England and symbolizes the burden of greatness.

This piece was written in a rounded binary form to contrast the image of greatness observed from the outside with the burden and reflection happening on the inside.

This piece was commissioned by Chris Miertschin for the Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College Wind Symphony and was premiered May 4, 2018.

- Program Note by composer

Media

Audio: Reference recording. University of Tennessee Symphonic Band (Michael Stewart, conductor)

State Ratings

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Performances

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Austin (Tx.) Symphonic Band (Brett A. Richardson, conductor) - 19 June 2022
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Symphony Band (Erin Cooper, conductor) – 26 April 2022
Rutherford (N.J.) Community Band – 25 July 2019
Hutchinson Community College Wind Symphony - 4 May 2018 *Premiere Performance*

Works for Winds by this Composer

Adaptable Music

Lullaby (Flex instrumentation) (2021)

All Wind Works

Crown and Collar (2018)
Eterna (2022)
Lullaby (Flex instrumentation) (2021)
Mirage (2016)
Phoenix Rekindled (2021)
Remembering the Remarkables (2019)
Solstice Fanfare (2022)
The Ugly Duckling

Resources

Grace Baugher website Accessed 12 October 2021