Shine On! Nathan Daughtrey

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2018
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat 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 (4 drums) & Triangle
Percussion 1: Crotales (or Bells), Xylophone
Percussion 2: Vibraphone, Chimes
Percussion 3, 4 Concert Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Hi-Hat
Percussion 4: Concert Bass Drum, Tam-Tam
In 1908, the city of Aurora, Illinois officially adopted the nickname the City of Lights, because it was one of the first cities in the United States to implement an all-electric street lighting system in 1881. Coincidentally, the city shares its name with Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn. She was bringer of the early light and was often described as bringing hope & rejuvenation to all living mortal beings as they woke up in the morning, filled with energy and ready to resume their work and journey in life. Her two horses that pulled her chariot across the sky are named in the Odyssey as Firebright and Daybright. This all sets the stage for the multitude of inspirations for the piece.

The title Shine On! was adapted from East Aurora High School's alma mater, East High Will Shine Tonight. The lyrics even seem to allude to the sunrise brought on by the goddess Aurora.

East High will shine tonight, East High will shine;
East High will shine tonight, all down the line.
East High will shine tonight, East High will shine;
When the sun goes down and the moon comes up, East High will shine.

If you listen closely, you will hear the melody of the school's fight song woven into the fabric of the piece throughout.