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Coping Cadences

(2025)
  • For a group of six flex soloists and wind ensemble (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 Bb clarinets, 2 bassoons, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, euphonium, tuba, timpani+3, double bass)
  • Flex soloists (choose one from each group): woodwinds (flute, oboe, or clarinet); high winds/brass (trumpet, soprano saxophone, or alto saxophone); low winds/brass (bassoon, tenor saxophone, French horn, trombone, or tuba); high strings (violin or viola); low strings (viola or cello); marimba or piano
  • Also available in a fixed version for wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn) and percussion soloists, commissioned by Jonathan Caldwell at the University of North Carolina Greensboro
  • Duration: 20 minutes
  • Grade level: 5
  • Consortium Commission led by Bobby R. Francis at Texas Christian University
  • Exclusivity for consortium members ended June 30, 2026; available to the public since July 1, 2026

Coping Cadences is a concerto grosso that merges traditional and contemporary elements, offering a fresh perspective on the concerto form. With a length of over 20 minutes and composed of multiple movements, this piece features a group of 6 soloists, providing flexibility to highlight talents from within the performing ensemble or showcase principal players or faculty members.


Drawing inspiration from the universal themes of conflict and resolution as presented in the dark comedy series "Beef," Coping Cadences explores these narratives through a musical lens. Each movement addresses different aspects of these themes, creating a journey that resonates with both musicians and audiences.

Performances

Coping Cadences

7:30 PM EST |

Friday, February 19, 2027

UNCG Wind Ensemble
UNCG Music Faculty, soloists
Jonathan Caldwell, conductor
UNCG Auditorium, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

Coping Cadences

6:00 PM CDT |

Friday, March 28, 2025

Texas Christian University Wind Symphony
Allen Cordingley, soprano saxophone; Corey Mackey, clarinet; Heather Test, horn; Brian West, marimba; Juliette Herlin, cello; Haerim (Liz) Lee, violin
Bobby Francis, conductor
CBDNA National Conference
Van Cliburn Concert Hall, Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX

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