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Luminance
(2023)
- For piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 Bb clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 4 horns in F, 3 trumpets in Bb, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, 4 percussion, double bass.
- Duration: 12 minutes
- Grade level: 5
- Finalist of 2023 NBA/William D. Revelli Composition Contest
- Honorable Mention of 2023 Walter Beeler Memorial Competition
- Commissioned by a consortium organized by Andy Collinsworth, Sonoma State University, and Thomas Seddon, Washburn University
- Premiered by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band; Jason Fettig, conductor
- Exclusivity for consortium members ended December 31, 2024; available to the public since January 1, 2025.
Luminance explores the interplay between light and darkness both musically and thematically. Inspired by the concept of "luminance," this work seeks to evoke a sense of radiance and brilliance through its music.
At its core, Luminance addresses issues relevant to contemporary society. By exploring themes of hope and despair, inclusion and exclusion, and power and powerlessness, the piece seeks to provide a platform for reflection and conversation. Through its use of evocative tonalities and dynamic contrasts, Luminance aims to inspire audiences to find strength in moments of darkness and embrace the light within themselves.
Performances
Luminance
7:30 PM EST |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
George Mason University Wind Symphony
William Lake Jr, conductor
Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Luminance
4:30 PM EDT |
Monday, September 15, 2025
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Reed Chamberlin, conductor
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
Luminance
8:00 PM CDT |
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Auburn University Wind Ensemble
Richard Good, conductor
Goodwin Music Hall, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Luminance
7:30 PM CDT |
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Kansas State Wind Ensemble
Sharyn Worcester, conductor
McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Luminance
1:30 PM CDT |
Saturday, March 29, 2025
CBDNA Intercollegiate Band
James Jackson, conductor
CBDNA National Conference
Van Cliburn Concert Hall, Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Luminance
5:00 PM PST |
Friday, March 14, 2025
Nevada Wind Ensemble
Reed Chamberlin, conductor
NIghtingale Concert Hall, University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Luminance
7:30 PM CST |
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Tarleton State University
David Robinson, conductor
Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Stephenville, TX
Luminance
7:30 PM EST |
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Ball State University Wind Ensemble
Thomas Caneva, conductor
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Luminance
7:30 PM PST |
Friday, February 14, 2025
Portland State University Wind Symphony
Edward Protzman, conductor
NAFME All-Northwest Conference
Spokane, WA
Luminance
7:00 PM PST |
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Sacramento State Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Matthew Morse, conductor
Capistrano Hall, California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Luminance
7:00 PM PDT |
Friday, November 22, 2024
California State University, Bakersfield Concert Band
Leo Sakomoto, conductor
Doré Theatre, California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Luminance
7:30 PM CDT |
Friday, September 27, 2024
Illinois Wind Symphony
Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
Luminance
8:00 PM EDT |
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
University of Michigan Symphony Band
Alex Scott, conductor
Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Luminance
7:30 PM EDT |
Thursday, September 19, 2024
University of Georgia Wind Ensemble
Nicholas Williams, conductor
Hodgson Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center
Athens, GA
Luminance
7:30 PM PDT |
Friday, May 31, 2024
Santa Clara University Wind Ensemble
Tony Rivera, conductor
Mission Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
Luminance
8:15 PM EDT |
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Interlochen Arts Academy Wind Symphony
Matthew Schlomer, conductor
Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen, MI
Luminance
8:00 PM EDT |
Thursday, May 2, 2024
University of Maryland Wind Ensemble
Andrea Brown, conductor
Dekelboum Concert Hall, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
College Park, MD
Luminance
7:00 PM EDT |
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Hartt Wind Ensemble
James Jackson, conductor
Glen Adsit Memorial Concert
Lincoln Theater, The Hartt School
West Hartford, CT
Luminance
7:00 PM CDT |
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Kansas State Wind Ensemble
Frank Tracz, conductor
McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Luminance
3:00 PM EDT |
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Lebanon Valley College Symphonic Band
Christopher Heffner, conductor
Lutz Recital Hall, Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA
Luminance
7:30 PM MDT |
Thursday, April 18, 2024
University of Colorado Boulder Wind Symphony
Michael Haithcock, conductor
Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
Luminance
7:00 PM CDT |
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Texas Christian University Wind Ensemble
Bobby Francis, conductor
Van Cliburn Concert Hall, Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Luminance
7:30 PM CDT |
Friday, April 5, 2024
University of Texas Arlington Wind Symphony
Douglas Stotter, conductor
Irons Hall, University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX
Luminance
7:30 PM PDT |
Friday, March 29, 2024
CSUF Wind Symphony
Dustin Barr, conductor
CBDNA Western/Northwestern Divisions Conference
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
Las Vegas, NV
Luminance
7:30 PM CST |
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Millikin University Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Neal Smith, conductor
Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University
Decatur, IL
Luminance
4:00 PM CST |
Friday, March 1, 2024
University of Arkansas Wind Ensemble
Chris Knighten, conductor
Southwestern Division CBDNA Conference
White Recital Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Luminance
7:30 PM CST |
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
University of Arkansas Wind Ensemble
Chris Knighten, conductor
Faulkner Performing Arts Center, University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Luminance
7:30 PM MST |
Saturday, February 24, 2024
University of Arizona Wind Ensemble
Chad Nicholson, conductor
Crowder Hall, University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Luminance
7:30 PM EST |
Monday, February 19, 2024
The Crane Wind Ensemble
Brian Doyle, conductor
Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall, SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music
Potsdam, NY
Luminance
2:00 PM CST |
Sunday, February 18, 2024
University of Wisconsin-Madison Wind Ensemble
Scott Teeple, conductor
Mead Witter Foundation Concert Hall, University of Wisconsi-Madison
Madison, WI
Luminance
7:30 PM EST |
Friday, February 16, 2024
Yale Concert Band
Thomas C. Duffy, conductor
Woolsey Hall, Yale University
New Haven, CT
Luminance
7:30 PM PST |
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Sonoma State Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Andy Collinsworth, conductor
Weill Hall, Green Music Center
Rohnert Park, CA
Luminance (recording session)
12:45 PM EST |
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Hartt Wind Ensemble
Glen Adsit, conductor
Lincoln Theater, The Hartt School
West Hartford, CT
Luminance
7:30 PM EST |
Friday, December 8, 2023
Hartt Wind Ensemble
Glen Adsit, conductor
Lincoln Theater, The Hartt School
West Hartford, CT
Luminance
8:00 PM PST |
Saturday, December 2, 2023
CSUF Wind Symphony
Dustin Barr, conductor
Meng Concert Hall, California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Luminance
7:00 PM PST |
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
UC Davis Concert Band
Pete Nowlen, conductor
Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center
Davis, CA
Luminance
7:30 PM CST |
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Baylor Wind Ensemble
Eric Wilson, conductor
Jones Concert Hall, Baylor University
Waco, TX
Luminance*
7:30 PM EDT |
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
Weigel Hall, The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Luminance*
7:30 PM EDT |
Monday, October 30, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
Severance Hall
Cleveland, OH
Luminance*
7:30 PM EDT |
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Luminance*
7:30 PM EDT |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere Performances
Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Luminance*
7:30 PM CDT |
Friday, October 20, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
Indian Trail High School
Kenosha, WI
Luminance*
7:30 PM CDT |
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
DC Everest High School Gymnasium
Weston, WI
Luminance*
7:30 PM CDT |
Saturday, October 14, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
Luminance*
7:30 PM CDT |
Monday, October 9, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
Mahtomedi, MN
Luminance*
7:30 PM CDT |
Friday, October 6, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
Aberdeen Civic Arena
Aberdeen, SD
Luminance*
7:30 PM CDT |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
Jason Fettig, conductor
*Premiere performances
Lincoln Northeast High School Gymnasium
Lincoln, NE
Luminance (workshop)
7:30 PM EDT |
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Hartt Wind Ensemble
Glen Adsit, conductor
Lincoln Theater, The Hartt School
West Hartford, CT
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