Although I am from a small town in Indiana, I have considered myself to be a “city person” for quite some time. I love landing in a new place and learning what makes it unique — Boston is full of historic charm and Los Angeles has a creative exuberance, for example. Despite their differences though, every city I have visited seems to have this indescribable energy to it, which constantly pushes life forward. If you try to resist its force, you will get left behind as the city evolves around you; if you allow yourself to get swept away by the force however, you are in for an exciting experience. It will be gritty, jarring, and overwhelming at times, but it will never be dull. Urban Pulse tries to musically depict this energy as it pulls the listener through an unexplored city, revealing everything that makes the city unique.

Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
English Horn
3 Bb Clarinets
2 Bassoon
Contrabassoon

2 Alto Saxophones
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

3 Bb Trumpets
4 Horns
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion (5 players):
Bass drum, Snare drum, Tom-toms,
Wood blocks, Chimes, Crotales
Glockenspiel, Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone

Piano

Double Bass