Program Notes

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About the Work... An impression and reflection on Psalm 1:3:
“He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bear fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.”

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This work was composed as a gift to Glen Kamida, an amazing teacher, musician, and friend to many. Glen’s 40-year teaching career has left a wonderful legacy and a truly positive influence on his students who range from early childhood to ages 80+. (See Glen’s non-profit work with nTyme https://www.ntyme.org/ )

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“... like a tree planted beside flowing streams...” was written with the younger musician in mind with limited rhythms and ranges. Since Glen is a noted clarinetist, the orchestration places the clarinet section at the beginning of the work with a flowing progression of notes reflective of a quiet stream.The work weaves back and forth between quiet, flowing, and majestic passages.

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Instrumentation

Flute

Oboe

Bb Clarinet

Bb Bass Clarinet

Bassoon

Eb Alto Saxophone

Bb Tenor Saxophone

Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet

Horn in F

Trombone

Euphonium

Tuba

String Bass

Timpani

Percussion - (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tenor Drum, Shaker, Claves, Tambourine, Triangle, Wind Chimes, Cymbals, Gong, Rain Stick)

Mallets - (Vibraphone, Glockenspiel)

Piano