LUMINANCE
(2023)
"Luminance" explores the interplay between light and darkness both musically and thematically. Inspired by the concept of "luminance," this work seeks to evoke a sense of radiance and brilliance through its music.
At its core, "Luminance" addresses issues relevant to contemporary society. By exploring themes of hope and despair, inclusion and exclusion, and power and powerlessness, the piece seeks to provide a platform for reflection and conversation. Through its use of evocative tonalities and dynamic contrasts, "Luminance" aims to inspire audiences to find strength in moments of darkness and embrace the light within themselves.
DURATION
11 minutes
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Grade 5
DELIVERY DATE
October 1, 2023
BUY-IN
$400
INSTRUMENTATION
Piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 Bb clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 4 horns in F, 3 trumpets in Bb, 3 trombones, euphonium, tuba, 4 percussion, double bass.
LEAD COMMISSIONERS
Andy Collinsworth,
Sonoma State University
&
Thomas Seddon,
Washburn University
PREMIERE*
Jason Fettig,
with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, when the band goes on its Midwest tour
in October 2023.
DEADLINE TO JOIN
&
EXCLUSIVITY
September 15, 2023
Consortium members reserve the exclusive right to performances until December 31, 2024. Lead commissioner reserves right to the first commercial recording.
MEMBERS & PERFORMANCES
(listed alphabetically by first name)
Director | Organization | Performance(s) |
|---|---|---|
Andy Collinsworth | Sonoma State University | December 12, 2023 |
Anthony Rivera | Santa Clara University | May 31, 2024 |
Bobby R. Francis | Texas Christian University | April 10, 2024 |
Brian K. Doyle | SUNY Potsdam | February 19, 2024 |
Chad Nicholson | University of Arizona | February 24, 2024 |
Chris Knighten | University of Arkansas | February 27 & March 1, 2024 |
Chris Ramos | Utah Valley University | |
Christopher Heffner | Lebanon Valley College | |
Damon Talley | Louisiana State University | |
David Vickerman | San Jose State University | |
Donald McKinney | University of Colorado Boulder | April 18, 2024 (conducted by Michael Haithcock) |
Douglas Stotter | University of Texas Arlington | April 5, 2024 |
Dustin Barr | California State University, Fullerton | December 2, 2023; March 29, 2024 |
Eric Wilson | Baylor University | November 9, 2023 |
Frank C. Tracz | Kansas State University | April 27, 2025 |
Gerard Morris | University of Puget Sound | |
Glen Adsit | The Hartt School | September 30 & December 8, 2023; April 27, 2024 (conducted by James Jackson) |
Jason Caslor | Arizona State University | |
Jason Fettig | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band | October 3, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 24, 25, 30, 31, 2023 |
Jason Fettig | University of Michigan | September 24, 2024 |
Jermie Arnold | Bob Cole Conservatory, California State University Long Beach | |
Kevin M. Geraldi | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | September 27, 2024 |
Laura Rexroth | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | |
Leo Sakomoto | California State University, Bakersfield | |
Luke Camarillo | Rochester Institute of Technology | |
Mark Spede | Clemson University | |
Matthew Morse | California State University, Sacramento | December 3, 2024 |
Matthew Schlomer | Interlochen Center for the Arts | May 23, 2024 |
Michael W. Mapp | New Mexico State University | |
Michael Votta | University of Maryland | May 2, 2024 (conducted by Andrea Brown) |
Neal Smith | Millikin University | March 2, 2024 |
Nicholas Williams | University of Georgia | September 19, 2024 |
Onsby C. Rose | Dordt University | |
Pete Nowlen | University of California, Davis | November 29, 2023 |
Reed Chamberlin | University of Nevada, Reno | |
Robert Schwartz | Southeastern Louisiana University | |
Scott Teeple | University of Wisconsin–Madison | February 18, 2024 |
Serena Weren | University of Illinois Chicago | |
Shigenori Nakagawa | Okayama Gakugeikan High School (Japan) | |
Thomas Seddon | Washburn University | |
Thomas C. Duffy | Yale University | February 16, 2024 |
Vu Nguyen | University of Pacific | |
Yoshito Wakabayashi | Ryukoku University (Japan) |