I Met Senator Levin Today

From Wind Repertory Project
Michael Mikulka

Michael Mikulka


General Info

Year: 2011
Duration: c. 4:38
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Michael Mikulka
Cost: Score and Parts - $70.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium (Bass Clef)
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-IV:

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Marimba
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbals
  • Tam-tam
  • Xylophone


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Program Notes

I) There was a short pompous procession of ROTC members holding flags and swords
II) The speech was stultifyingly dull
III) The guy could answer questions though
IV) Afterwards, he told me that the amount of money needed to win a senatorial race was indeed a problem, and that they would probably have to create a new amendment to change campaign finance laws in order for the population to accurately be represented, which unfortunately would require tampering with the 1st amendment, which was dangerous. This gave me some level of confidence in him, but made me feel negatively about our political system in general.

In late 2009, Senator Carl Levin of Michigan made a visit to Central Michigan University. I attended, and the experience inspired me to write a piece later that night. I Met Senator Levin Today was originally for solo piano, but I immediately thought it would make a great band piece.
In early 2011 I created the transcription: the first movement is for brass and percussion only, the second is for woodwinds and percussion, and the final 2 are tutti. This composition takes inspiration from Peter Schickele, Samuel Barber, and (obviously) Senator Carl Levin!

- Program Note by composer


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