Zachary Fried/ands compositions are very similar to his lively personality. Many of his wind ensemble works are dedicated to individual passing, tragic events, or even catastrophic events occurring in our world However, each work features the purest qualities of the individuals/locations of these events. 'Radiant Ascent' attempts to balance those pure qualities with the powerful suppressed emotions held back from dealing with loss. The style of 'Radiant Ascent' is taken directly from Zach's deep love for wind band literature, with such referencing composers as, Gustav Holst, Frank Tiche/i, Omar Thomas, and John Mackey.

Performance Notes:

-Entering the final Cadenza, the Ensemble can either cut off before the soloist comes in, or the soloist can come in while the ensemble is holding their fermata. It is up to the Director/Soloist.

-Tempos so be moderately accurate with adjustments considered for the Solo Musicians Rubato

-Articulations are given to help execute the right style for each section. Follow the directions to help propel the music forward.

-Dynamics are given to show intended effects. However, performers do not need to stretch their dynamics, in particular in the higher decibels. T he orchestration and harmonies create louder sounds for the performers.

-Ossias are given to help performers execute difficult sections in need be.

Zachary Friedland, son, cousin, nephew, grandson, and friend and inspiration to many, passed away in October, 2021, after a long and painful struggle with medical complications from a failed series of surgeries.

His death was quite unexpected; the initial operation was intended only to fix a technical problem with his pacemaker. Zach Friedland was born with a tricuspid atresia, a rare and serious heart defect making his right ventricle so small it was non-functional. Now we are faced with the reality of a life ended too soon and with so much of what Zach wanted to accomplish left undone. Zachary was a composer. As we go through his files, we are finding musical works, including a symphony, that are yet to be performed. His commitment to music did not stop with his own work; Zachary had a strong sense of service to his colleagues. He was the driving force behind efforts to help other young composers get their music played, recorded, and heard. As you can imagine, it is no small feat to get dozens of musicians to volunteer their time, often on weekends, to play and interpret new musical scores. His joy and energy for music and musicians was contagious. It was obvious to us that he was loved and respected, evidenced by all the memories and messages of comfort his network of friends and colleagues shared with us. Another dimension to Zachary was his interest and concern about the world of nature and humankind. He wrote several pieces for science conferences, often interpretative works intended to inspire the participants. He thought the work of these scientists was an important part of efforts to solve ecological problems. He enjoyed taking walks in the quiet, peaceful, green spaces near his home. Zachary followed world events and the body politic with great interest, understanding that our collective conduct impacts people’s lives. He would have been consumed with concern and angst over the conflagration in Europe.

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