Alone the Sun Arises (score only) Reber Clark

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2002
Piccolo/Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Eb Contralto Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
Trombone 1
Trombone 2/3
Baritone
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1 (triangle, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine)
Percussion 2 (crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, gong, shaker)
Percussion 3 (bells, vibraphone)
Percussion 4 (chimes)
Percussion 5 (xylophone, shaker)
The solemn peaks but to the stars are known
But to the stars and the cold lunar beams.
Alone the sun arises,
and alone spring the great streams."

- Matthew Arnold, In Utrumque Paratus

In Utrumque Paratus, i.e. "Prepared for either," is a poem by Matthew Arnold (1822-1888). This particular verse of that poem grabbed me and wouldn't let go. A special thanks to the Southeast Polk High School Wind Ensemble and their director, Mr. Randy Hoepker, for giving me the opportunity to compose this work for them.
- Reber Clark