Et Rex Propter Regnum
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General Info
Year: 2021
Duration: c. 8:10
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Murphy Music Press
Cost: Score and Parts – In publication March 2021
Instrumentation
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Errata
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Program Notes
Et Rex Propter Regnum (For King and Kingdom) began as a thought in the fall of 2019 as I began a new job as the director of instrumental ensembles at Dordt University. I quickly fell in love with both the institution as well as the students and region. The first semester was a whirlwind and many opportunities presented themselves. One of those was to make a new album with the Dordt Wind Symphony.
Unfortunately, in March 2020, the world coronavirus pandemic hit our nation. Upon leaving for spring break, none of the students from DU would be able to return. Out plans to record the album that spring were postponed. In the fall of 2020, we began another academic year. It was riddled with social distancing, masks, COVID testing, and many other protections to keep everyone dafe and healthy.
Because of our rural location, and even more so, the dedication of the students, faculty and staff at Dordt, we moved forward with face-to-face classes and rehearsals. Many things were different, but I watched as each of the students grappled with the challenges, but yet placed their faith in the One that is truly in control, our Heavenly Father. As the semester went on, the exhaustion from all of the precautions was noticeable. However, also noticeable was the deep faith of the campus community. When things became difficult, our students continued to turn to God for guidance. Concerts, athletic events, plays, and everything in between became labored and even more challenging, but through every challenge the musicians of the DU Wing Symphony continued to move forward, making music for His glory.
This work is written to try to relay the strife of the challenges we went through. However, it should also relay the joy in finding our purpose and trust in God rather than human understanding. The incredible thing that I will never forget is that I have been witness to a group of people dedicated to their faith and working not for man by working "For King and Kingdom."
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State Ratings
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Performances
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- Dordt University (Sioux Center, Iowa) Wind Symphony (Onsby Rose, conductor) - 8 March 2021 *Premiere Performance*
Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- Fanfare for World Peace (Flex instrumentation) (2017/2020)
- Heroes from the Sea (Flex instrumentation) (2017/2020)
- Nighttime Lullaby (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
All Wind Works
- Changing Channels (as arranger)
- Chant, Songs and Celebration (2019)
- Die Helden (2017)
- Et Rex Propter Regnum (2021)
- Fanfare for World Peace (2017)
- Fanfare for World Peace (Flex instrumentation) (2017/20)
- Fanfares, Flourishes, Chorale, and Jubilee (2019)
- Feuilles-Oh! (2018)
- For the Fallen
- From Among the Clouds
- Full Restoration (2021)
- The Gun Masters (2023)
- A Heartland Devotion
- Heroes from the Sea (2017)
- Heroes from the Sea (Flex instrumentation) (2017/20)
- Lamentations (2018/2019)
- Nighttime Lullaby (2020)
- Nighttime Lullaby (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
- Rio's Rainbow
- Scenes from the Blue Ridge (2019)
- The Seventh Seal
- Symphony No. 1 (2018)
Resources
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