Work
Goodbye to Blues
for symphonic or concert band
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About
This work attempts to shake off 'the blues' with playful and vigorous musical ideas. It starts slowly and in sombre mood but this is quickly swept aside by a jolting 'allegro'. A number of motivic-like themes are presented, and linked together during the piece. The syncopated idea at the beginning recurs as a kind of rondo theme in this one-movement work. 'Goodbye to Blues' was commissioned by the Christchurch Youth Symphonic Band and CSM, with funding from Creative NZ. It was first performed on the band's tour of Hawaii, in 1992. While presenting some challenges to younger players it is not overly demanding in terms of technique.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by the Christchurch Youth Symphonic Band and Christchurch School of Instrumental Music, with funding from Creative NZ.
Dedication note
To Carmel
Performance history
Premiere given by Christchurch Youth Symphonic Band's tour of Hawaii, in 1992.