Composed by Coles. Young Band, closer. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR390). Score and set of parts. Composed 2016. Duration 2 minutes, 42 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4493-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4493-00).
Insurrection is a bold, ominous and aggressively spirited musical juggernaut, full of energy from start to finish! Depicting the intensity and unsettled feel of sudden conflict, it begins with a powerfully introspective statement, and quickly shifts gears to a faster, eerier direction with colliding dissonances and staccato rhythms in the high woodwinds. A calmer emotional release follows, before the revolt against authority returns with the relentless and forceful energy of the opening. The dynamics, choppy woodwind flourishes, powerful low brass riffs, and frenzying percussion brings the idea of a rebellion to your next concert program. This a crisp and exciting concert opener or closer that makes even the youngest of players sound advanced beyond their abilities. Exciting music!
