Cityscape
- Scott Boerma
Mr. Boerma provides the following program note on Cityscape in its
score, published by Boosey & Hawkes:
Cityscape, a
fanfare for wind and percussion, was written for and dedicated to James
F. Keene and the University of Illinois Wind Symphony. This
symphonic fanfare was designed to make a bold opening statement for the
ensemble's 2006 performance in New York City's Carnegie Hall.
Intense, clashing harmonies and tight, vertical rhythms
combine with moments of calm, yet unsettled release to depict the
atmosphere within the endless canyons of metal and cement in the heart
of the city.
A quick side note: the CUWE took a crew of 19 members to the concert
where this was premiered. It was an amazing show, and Cityscape fit the
program very nicely.
Now for some links:
Madison Music
Works - Scott Boerma's publishing company for his marching
band arrangements and concert band compositions. Features
information and recordings of several of his pieces. This is
his main professional web outlet, and thus it includes an extensive biography.
In case you missed it at Madison Music, a
recording of Cityscape
by its dedicatees: the University of Illinois Wind Symphony, conducted
by James Keene.
Mr. Boerma's main institutional homes: Madison Scouts
and University of
Michigan Band.
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