Northeastern Middle School Band premieres ‘Inferno’ for Concert Band
Summary
World premiere of ‘Inferno’ for Concert Band by Northeastern Middle School Band.
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🔥 The Northeastern Middle School Band, directed by Sharon Vocke, premiered Brandon Dicks' Inferno for Concert Band on May 11, 2022. The work was commissioned through the Young Band Composition Consortium.
The premiere
Northeastern Middle School Band gave the world premiere of Inferno, introducing the work to audiences and establishing its place in the middle school concert band repertoire. The premiere performance marked the culmination of the commissioning process and provided students with the opportunity to work directly with contemporary wind band literature.
The work received multiple featured performances throughout the 2022 season following the premiere.
About Inferno
Inferno was composed specifically for concert band at the middle school level, balancing technical accessibility with musical sophistication. The work explores dramatic contrasts and energetic rhythms while remaining performable by developing players.
The composition was commissioned through the Young Band Composition Consortium, which connects composers with school bands to create new repertoire for young musicians. This commissioning model provides educational ensembles access to professional-quality contemporary works while supporting composers in creating literature for developing bands.
Sharon Vocke and Northeastern Middle School Band
Under Sharon Vocke's direction, the Northeastern Middle School Band has established a reputation for performing high-quality literature and premiering new works. The band's commitment to contemporary repertoire provides students with exposure to living composers while contributing to the expansion of the wind band canon.
Related Media
- Audio: Inferno [MIDI] — [MIDI]