Orbit Is Falling

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Hilary Purrington

Hilary Purrington


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General Info

Year: 2015
Duration: c. 6:55
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hillary Purrington
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown


Instrumentation

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Errata

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Program Notes

Orbit Is Falling is about fierce control and sudden spontaneity. The title is simply a statement. To me, the repetitive, predictable path of one object around a celestial body seems like a picture of stability; yet, orbit is actually a state of free-fall, and relies on the delicate balance of the object’s momentum and the larger body’s gravitational pull.

Orbit Is Falling contrasts passages of control and stability with unpredictable moments and textures. The balance of these two elements creates a cohesive, effective piece.

- Program Note by composer


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State Ratings

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Performances

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  • University of Illinois (Champaign) Wind Orchestra (Barry L. Houser, conductor) - 4 October 2023
  • University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Symphonic Band (Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor) - 22 November 2021
  • State University of New York, Fredonia, Concert Band (Raymond Stewart, conductor) - 10 November 2021
  • State University of New York, Fredonia, Concert Band (Raymond Stewart, conductor) – 3 October 2017 *Premiere Performance*


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