Program Notes

Firework!

Jan Van der Roost, composer

Jan Van der Roost is internationally known as a seasoned, prolific Dutch composer of contemporary concert band works. His vast compositional output encompasses a wide variety of musical genres and styles. This short and exciting fanfare reflects the power and virtuosity of the modern concert band. Opening with woodwind and brass sections alternating introductory material, the work quickly launches into a short, joyful theme and resulting harmonic conversations. The beautiful bass drum punctuates the ending of this work.

—JRO

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