"Run in such away..."
(The title is borrowed from the Book of I Corinthians 9:24-27)
With youthful passion q=144
Concert Band / Grade 3 / ca.3:00 / (2019)
$85.00
About the work..."Run in such a way..." is a reflection on Joy. I was thinking of the quote by the 1924 Scottish Olympic runner, Eric Liddell: “In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is glory to be found if one has done his best.”
“Students and festival adjudicators alike enjoyed the pulsating rhythmic energy, melodic beauty, and positive message of ‘Run in Such a Way…’” Gemalene Acupan, Baskerfield Christian High School
"I loved this one...so did the kids! Light & fun! -"
Doug Nordquist Band Director (Retired) - California High School, Member of the 1984 USA Olympic Team - High Jump
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Instrumentation
Woodwinds - Piccolo, Flute, 1-2, Oboe, Bb Clarinet 1-3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Eb Alto Saxophone 1-2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone Brass - Bb Trumpet 1-3, Horn 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Euphonium, Tuba, String Bass Percussion - Timpani, S.D., B.D., 3 Toms, High-Hat, Triangle, Tambourine, Shaker, Wood Block, Congas, Wind Chimes, Cymbals, Gong Mallets - Vibraphone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Chimes
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• Parts are available as a Printed Master Set (one of each part) or as a PDF Master Set (one of each part), with permission to print and copy as many parts as you may need for your licensed ensemble only.
Program Notes
"Run in such a way..." is a reflection on Joy. I was thinking of the quote by the 1924 Scottish Olympic runner, Eric Liddell: “In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is glory to be found if one has done his best.”
The line "I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast! And when I run, I feel His pleasure," while not a direct quote from Eric Liddell, was featured in the 1981 movie about his life, Chariots of Fire.
The phrase, “Run in such a way…” is borrowed from a passage in the New Testament Book of I Corinthians chapter 9 verse 24. This setting work for Band is a musical impression of the passage I learned during my childhood days at Sunday School.
(I Corinthians 9:24-27 CBV) “Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable crown. So I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air. Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I will not be disqualified.”
In 1972, the “Jogging” craze of the time caught my attention during my 8th-grade year of JrHigh. When I learned that the PE teacher was going to give an “A” to the first four students to complete the warm-up run, I thought, I could at least try for that. Being rewarded with an “A” was a motivating factor for sure. It took some time to get in shape enough to be one of the first four, but the daily trying paid off to the point where it became a consistent “A”.
Comments
"I loved this one...so did the kids! Light & fun! -"
Doug Nordquist Band Director (Retired)- California High School, Member of the 1984 USA Olympic Team - High Jump)