Evensong for Rilke Gary Gackstatter

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2014
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon 1/2
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

Timpani (3 drums)
Percussion (triangle, suspended cymbal, bass drum, crash cymbals)
Bells & Chimes
Marimba (4-octave)
Vibraphone
Evensong for Rilke is inspired by the mystical and emotive words of the poet Ranier Rilke. The use of space, simplicity, and building force in this piece are at once haunting and powerful, utilizing the full expressive powers of both the conductor and the band.