Olson: Obsidian Hellfire

• Composer: Michael Olson
• Instrumentation: Concert Band
• Work: Obsidian Hellfire (2024)
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Description

2024 | 2:20

Level: Grade 5

Scoring: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, Eb Clarinet, 3 Clarinets (Bb), Bass Clarinet (Bb), Soprano Saxophone (Eb), 2 Alto Saxophones (Eb), Tenor Saxophone (Bb), Baritone Saxophone (Eb), 3 Trumpets (Bb), 4 Horns (F), 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Percussion (7 Players), Timpani, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Crotales, Shaker, Castenets, Suspended Cymbal, Drum set, Harp, Grand Piano

Program Note: "Obsidian Hellfire" is a feisty dance piece for wind ensemble meant to excite both the musicians and audience from start to finish. Starting with the first statement of the dance theme in the solo double bass, the theme quickly gets passed to the percussion ensemble and eventually throughout all sections with different variations. "Obsidian Hellfire" has flares of Latin and Arab influence filled with woodwind flourishes, boisterous brass, and climatic percussion always providing the feeling of HIGHER, FASTER, LOUDER!!