This item is movement i - The Great Acceleration - PDF SCORE ONLY (A3)

‘States of Matter’ is a work about the effect of man on the earth’s ecosystems (the Anthropocene Era).

i - The Great Acceleration

ii - Icemelt

iii - 2 Degrees

i - The Great Acceleration. Duration = 4.5 minutes

The Industrial Revolution - such an exciting period in history and so much innovation to be applauded…

…but it led to the start of ‘The Great Acceleration’ and the Anthropocene Era (our current period)…

…with continuing negative impacts upon the planet, rising at alarming rates

Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1/2/3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon,

Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone,

Horn in F 1/2/3, Trumpet in Bb 1/2/3, Trombone 1/2/3, Euphonium, Tuba,

String Bass, Piano, Timpani, Percussion 1/2/3 (inc. Marimba & Drum Kit)

Commissioned by the University of Minnesota Morris Symphonic Winds and their conductor Simon Tillier

Premiered in full (3 movements) May 2019