Symphony in Brass

Eric Ewazen

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General Info

Year: 1992
Duration: c. 18:40
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Encore Music Publishers
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $95.00 | Score Only (print) - $15.00

Movements

1. Andante; Allegro Molto – 6:10
2. Andante con Moto - 6:10
3. Allegro Vivace – 6:15

Instrumentation

Full Score
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III-IV
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion I-II

(percussion detail desired)

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Composer Eric Ewazen's Symphony in Brass was written for the Detroit Chamber Winds.

- Program Note from publisher

The beginning of the third movement, Allegro Vivace, is the theme music used by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) for its election coverage broadcasts.

Media

Audio: New England Conservatory Symphonic Winds Ensemble (William Drury, conductor) – 15 November 2012

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

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University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) Wind Ensemble (Emily Threinen, conductor) - 27 May 2021
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chamber Ensemble (Matthew Dutczak, conductor) - 11 December 2020
University of Texas Arlington Wind Symphony (Douglas Stotter, conductor) - 8 December 2020
North Dakota State University (Fargo) Wind Symphony (Warren Olfert, conductor) - 22 November 2020
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Brass Ensemble – 7 June 2019
Hope College (Holland, Mich.) Wind Ensemble (Gabe Southard, conductor) - 23 April 2018
University of Oregon (Eugene) Symphonic Band (Jason Silveira, conductor) – 13 February 2018
University of Maryland (College Park) Wind Orchestra (Brian Coffill, conductor) – 4 December 2016
Temple University (Philadelphia) Wind Symphony Chamber Winds (Emily Threinen, conductor) – 23 March 2016
Cleveland Winds (Ohio) – 15 November 2015
James Madison University (Harrisonburg, Va.) Brass Ensemble (Kevin Stees, conductor) – 2013

Works for Winds by This Composer

Celestial Dancers (2007)
Celtic Hymns and Dances (1990/1995)
Concert Fanfare (2000)
Concerto for Bass Trombone or Tuba and Wind Ensemble (arr. Allen) (2000)
Concerto for Bassoon and Wind Ensemble (2004)
Concerto for Marimba and Chamber Ensemble (orch. Lasley) (1999/2007)
Concerto for Marimba and Wind Ensemble (orch. Allen) (1999/)
Fanfarría Castellana (2012)
Fantasia for Seven Trumpets
Flight (2004)
Hold Fast Your Dreams (2010)
A Hymn for the Lost and Living (2002)
Legacy (2000)
- ...Of a Fortress Over a River Valley (2000)
- ...Of Fields of Glory
- ...Of Home and Country (2000)
- Tattoo (2000/2015)
On Wings of Song (2010)
Shadowcatcher (1996)
Southern Landscapes (2004)
Symphony in Brass (1992)
Triple Concerto (2013)
Visions of Light (2003/2006)
A Western Fanfare (1997)

Resources

Eric Ewazen website
Ewazen, E.; Detroit Chamber Winds (1992). Symphony in Brass: For the Detroit Chamber Winds [score]. Encore Music Publishers: Detroit, Mich.