Motordom
COMMISSIONED
2009 Xavier University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Matthew Westgate, conductor
FIRST PERFORMANCE
February 25, 2010 by the Xavier University Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Cincinnati, OH. Matt Westgate, conductor
ENSEMBLE
2 Piccolos, 8 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 9 B-flat Clarinets, 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Cornets, 6 B-flat Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trombones, 2 Euphoniums, 3 Tubas, String Bass, 3 Percussion*, Harp, Piano.
*Vibraphone, Crash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Marimba, Tubular Bells, Crotales, Triangle, Tam-tam, Glockenspiel
DURATION
9 minutes
FULL PDF SET (SCORE & PARTS) $225 (For a full printed set, click here.)
PROGRAM NOTE
Motordom is my musical interpretation of artist Keith Sonnier’s light installation entitled “Motordom.” It is found in front of the District 7 Caltrans building in downtown Los Angeles. Shifting patterns of red and blue light, generated in neon and argon tubes, develop in horizontal bands all around the lobby of the Caltrans building. The tubes evoke taillights streaming down the freeway.