Radiant Ascent: Brass Band

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Instrumentation: Solo with Brass Band
Year: 2025*
Duration: 7 min
Price: $49.99
Commissioned By: Salt River Brass
Dedication: In Memoriam of Zachary Friedland

Program Notes

Radiant Ascent describes the emotions of an individual living in the shadows their whole live and their first witness of the sun’s radiant light. A more detailed picture of this is land covered by a massive mountain, and clouds. While there is enough light to see, there is no true clarity in sight. However, one day, the sun slowly pierces the skyline, giving a beacon on the mountaintop. Eventually, one beam scatters to become a kaleidoscope of colors. Not only was it mesmerizing but gave great clarity to the surrounding mountainside. Every individual, object, and landscape altered its appearance and gained a new perception and meaning. Everyone who witnessed this radiant light marveled at the beauty of an
indescribable force, and the land was forever transformed.

Zachary Friedland’s 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 Ticheli, Omar Thomas, and John Mackey.

There are Two Scores for each version of this Arrangement: 1 for Treble Clef Soloist, and 1 for Bass Clef Soloist
Solo Parts are Included as a Free Download Below

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SPECIFIC NOTES

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measure 14: if parts are not fully aligned, this okay. Make sure the downbeat of 16 is aligned correctly.
measure 22: give atleast 7 seconds for the percussion to fade out, and for the audience to reflect.
measure 33 and 50: Keep up the musical momument throughout this section.
measure 45-49: This should truly be a poco accelerando. Going too fast could trip up the soloist.
measure 59-71: This should truly be a poco accelerando. Going too fast could trip up the soloist.
measure 92: The conductor can chose where this is between an attaca, or caesura dividing the sections.
measure 104-105: This fermata must be attaca and link to measure 105 (a true hold)
measure 110: 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.

📄v1.2_Radiant_Ascent_(Solo_Part)_-_Bb_Treble_Solo_Part.pdf
📄v1.2_Radiant_Ascent_(Solo_Part)_-_Bass_Solo.pdf

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Composition Title: Radiant Ascent: Brass BandComposer: Zachary FriedlandInstrumentation: Solo Trumpet, Euphonium with Brass BandDuration: 7 minutesDate of Composition: 2025/05/25Price: $49.99Purchase Link: Buy Now HereWebsite Download URL: compositions/1ff8cc9f-36f1-807f-96a2-d7ff674d1f6d.zipStatus: PublishedPerformance 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 should 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, particularly in the higher decibels. The orchestration and harmonies create louder sounds for the performers.Program Notes:
Radiant Ascent describes the emotions of an individual living in the shadows their whole life and their first witness of the sun’s radiant light. A detailed picture is painted of land covered by a massive mountain and clouds, where light is present but clarity is lacking. One day, the sun pierces the skyline, scattering a kaleidoscope of colors that transform the surroundings. This moment of beauty instills new perception and meaning, forever altering the landscape and the hearts of its witnesses.Similar Works:
Additional references to influential composers such as Gustav Holst, Frank Ticheli, Omar Thomas, and John Mackey are prominent in Friedland's works, reflecting his deep love for wind band literature.Specific Performance Instructions:
- Measure 14: Ensure the downbeat of measure 16 is aligned correctly, even if parts are not fully aligned.
- Measure 22: Allow at least 7 seconds for percussion to fade out for audience reflection.
- Measures 33 and 50: Maintain musical momentum throughout these sections.
- Measures 45-49 and 59-71: A true poco accelerando is required; avoid excessive speed that may trip up the soloist.
- Measure 92: The conductor can choose between an attaca or caesura to divide sections.
- Measures 104-105: The fermata must be attaca and link to measure 105 (a true hold).
- Measure 110: The ensemble can cut off before the soloist enters or the soloist can enter while the ensemble holds their fermata, at the discretion of the Director/Soloist.Solo Parts Availability:
Two scores for each version of this arrangement are available: one for Treble Clef Soloist and one for Bass Clef Soloist.Commissioned By: Salt River BrassDedication: In Memoriam of Zachary FriedlandTotal Duration: 7 minutesScores:
- v1.2 Radiant Ascent (Solo Part) - B♭ Treble Solo Part.pdf
- v1.2 Radiant Ascent (Solo Part) - Bass Solo.pdf