Jackson Square

Carl Holmquist

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This work is the first movement of the composer's Symphony No. 1, New Orleans Symphony.

General Info

Year: 2008
Duration: c. 5:30
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Murphy Music Press
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $100.00 | Score Only (print) - $30.00

Instrumentation

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Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

This opening movement is a depiction of New Orleans before the storm. We begin with street music in Jackson Square, which is a central gathering place in the French Quarter. The brass section, building incrementally from low to high, introduce the hymn tune Nettleton, which is commonly sung to the text "Come thou Fount of Every Blessing." The percussion, and woodwinds join the sound through interjections, as if more musicians are coming to the square to join in the fun. The music then shifts as a funeral procession enters the square. The traditional Dixieland band of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, and drums plays a slow and solemn dirge, which is followed by the whole ensemble joining in that mournful song. Then, in keeping with the tradition of a New Orleans funeral, the band kicks off the up-tempo second line rhythm and everyone marches home for a joyous celebration of life. An original melody, which will return in the final movement, is combined with the familiar tunes of "Oh When the Saints" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" to bring the movement to an uplifting close.

- Program Note by composer

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

Cradle Moon (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
Second to None (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
Stomping Ground (Flex instrumentation) (2020)

All Wind Works

The Blawenburg Quick March (2009)
Commonwealth Fanfare (2022)
Cradle Moon (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
Emeritus (2015)
From the Banks to the Blue Ridge
Light the Way (2019)
Murmurations
Our Reply (2018)
Ring Out, Wild Bells!
Salaam (2009)
Second to None (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
Shining Through
Stomping Ground (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
Symphony No. 1 (2008)
- Jackson Square (2008)
- Storm (2008)
- Lament (2008/2015)
- Play! (2008/2015)
When Friends Rejoice
Within Our Reach (2019)

Resources

Carl Holmquist website Accessed 31 October 2020