Diversions

Randall Snyder, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Document Type Article

Copyright (c) 2018 Randall Snyder

Abstract

Instrumentation: Flute 1 (Picc.), Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Duration c. 6 minutes

Program note: This music references the dual meaning of the title: - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates (e.g. Divertimento); - a turning aside of your course or attention or concern; "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from the goal"

Transposed score

I. Waltz, "Gently"

II. Scherzo, "Bright", "Sonorous"

III. Elegy, "Solemn", "Broader"

IV. Finale, "Expansive"