Hymn to the Dawn
by Kimberly Archer
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Concert band (Flute 1/2, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet 1,2,3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1,2,3, Horn in F 1/2, Trombone 1/2, Baritone, (Baritone T.C.), Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (chimes, bells), Percussion 2 (ma) - grade 2

SKU: CN.09041

Composed by Kimberly Archer. Maestro Band Series. Score only. Duration 3:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.09041).

Composed in memory of the composer's first composition teacher, "Hymn to the Dawn" conveys a sense of beauty and longing. Although the title suggests moving forward, the music is meant to reflect the unresolved nature of our relationships with loved ones who have now passed on.

Hymn to the Dawn was originally the second movement of a work for brass quintet. It was composed in memory of Charlie Carter, Staff Arranger for the Florida State University Marching Chiefs and one of my first composition teachers. Charlie became seriously ill while I was at graduate school. I was reluctant to face the severity of his illness and hesitated to call him in the hospital; as a result, he passed away before I had a chance to say goodbye. Although the title suggests moving forward, the music is meant to reflect the unresolved nature of my relationship with Charlie.