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THE GREAT RIVER RAPID CHASE

(2018/arr. 2020)
PUBLISHER: M.O.T.I.F. - Music of the Introspective Fields (ASCAP)
DURATION: ca. 3-4 minutes
DIFFICULTY: GRADE 2.5

ORIGINAL VERSION DETAILS
WORLD PREMIERE:
November 1, 2018 - United Township High School Concert Band, Michael Wawrzynski (conductor); United Township High School, East Moline, Illinois
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MICHIGAN - MSBOA Basic Music List, High School Class C
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PURCHASE

DIGITAL COPY
PHYSICAL COPY [JWPEPPER]
$75 - FULL SET

Full sets available with and without strings
​Additional pre-recorded backing and click tracks available upon request

RECORDING

VIDEO SCORE

COMMISSIONERS

INSTRUMENTATION

The original version of this work was commissioned by a consortium of ensembles led by Caleb Hammer as part of a consortium for three new works for concert band, featuring music by Caleb Hammer, Josh Trentadue, and Harrison J. Collins.
Texas Woman's University Bands, Carter Biggers
Westwood High School Bands, Thomas Turpin
Hendersonville High School Bands, Jeffrey Phillips
Pennfield School Bands, Blake Driver
Elkhart Central High School Bands, David Elliott
Hartland Middle & High School Bands, Joe Guarr
Williamsburg High School, Dustin Goes
Fenton High School, Andrew David Perkins
Loveland High School, Kyle Freesen
Manteno Schools, Daniel Tripp
Peotone High School Bands, Adam Rusek
Cele Middle School, Cathy Humphrey
Palo Alto Middle School Wind Ensemble, Eric Skinner
United Township High School, Michael Wawrzynski
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Michael S. Butler
Grand Ledge High School, John Szczerowski
Woodbridge Township School Bands, Jason Kohn
Stoneman Douglas High School, Alex Kaminsky
​Angola High School, Andrew Keiser

Onsby C. Rose
O'Shae Best
4-PART ADAPTABLE ENSEMBLE

PERCUSSION LIST

All percussion is optional

​STRONGLY ENCOURAGED IF AVAILABLE

Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Hi-Hat, Suspended Cymbal, 4 Tom-Toms+2 Bongos (alternate part for Drum Set, for one player only, also available)

ADDITIONAL PARTS AVAILABLE
Timpani, Crash Cymbals (optional), Xylophone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Chimes

PROGRAM NOTES

The Great River Rapid Chase came about from two different reasons. After growing up and living in my home state of Michigan for the majority of my life, I moved to New York City to pursue graduate-level academics. Although I can't deny there have been so many incredible experiences I've had here (and I wouldn't change that for anything), I also can't deny that, every now and again, I've felt a bit homesick for the incredible landscapes and sights that Michigan has to offer. Writing this piece was an opportunity for me to get back in touch with that part of nature that I've loved for so long now.

​This piece was also an opportunity for me to exercise another goal: composing high-quality music for young, beginning musicians that could equally be fun to listen to as well as perform. I sought to challenge the players, but not so much as to make the music difficult for all the wrong reasons. This led to further challenges of creating authentic contrasting shapes and new colors within a standardized form that, overall, I had a lot of fun exploring.


The Great River Rapid Chase is a short, fast-paced adventure relying on rhythmic grooves and a sense of determination to arrive towards a final destination. Think of fish swimming upstream in a raging river - sometimes with the currents, sometimes against them. What sort of predators and other dangers will they face?

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  • SYMPHONY NO. 1 (2020 -)
  • BIO
  • CONCERT MUSIC
    • ADAPTABLE ENSEMBLES
    • BAND
    • ORCHESTRA
    • CONCERTI
    • JAZZ ENSEMBLE
    • CHAMBER MUSIC
    • SOLO WORKS
    • ELECTRONIC MUSIC
    • TRIPTYCHS
  • FILM MUSIC
  • MEDIA
  • EVENTS
  • STORE
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG