Ascension (2024)

difficulty: medium

duration: ca. 5’

instrumentation: symphonic band

Ascension is a concert opener meant to pay homage to the African American women band directors and conductors in our field. The sonic ideas within the piece intend to depict the peaks and valleys of the process of “becoming”, as she strives to experience life, musicianship, artistry, and community at the highest possible levels allowed. The fruits of her laborious journey on display, she exists as a leader in her field and as a beacon of inspiration and resilience empowering others to climb the mountain of dreams and goals.

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