Strides (2006-09) 5'
For Brass Quintet
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Strides for brass quintet was begun in the summer of 2006 and was finished in 2009. It is dedicated to John DiCesare. The music begins slowly with a horn melody based on perfect fourths.
The opening section continues with the two trumpets freely imitating each other and the earlier
melody. After a restatement by the horn, the music quickens and introduces a new melody in the
tuba, which is restated in varying textures. After a short foray into compound meter, the music
builds to a return of the opening melody high in the first trumpet on top of the faster tempo.
Premiere Performance: October 10, 2009
Trystero New Music Concert No. 1
7:30pm Ludwig Recital Hall Kent State University
Mike Skotko, trumpet
John Royski, trumpet
Ned Fortescue, horn
Yu-hsien Lin, trombone
John DiCesare, tuba
