Bass Clarinet Octet Version
6 Bass Clarinet
1 Contralto Clarinet
1 Contrabass Clarinet
Bassoon Octet Version
6 Bassoon
2 Contrabassoon
Imagine you are on an arctic expedition, traversing the treacherous conditions into the Arctic Circle. As night begins to fall and darkness overwhelms you, all you can hear is the roar of the wind and the dusty sweep of snow. Suddenly, the wind calms, and the canopy of your tent glows with a mysterious, soft light. You open the tent, walk out into the snow, and look up into the aurora borealis.
Bridges of Light is designed to capture the emotional moment of witnessing the Northern Lights. Rising and constantly shifting, the piece takes you from the inky darkness of an arctic wasteland to the glorious zenith of lights above.
Bridges of Light was commissioned by Dr. Stefanie Gardner for the Glendale Community College Bass Clarinet Choir for their performance at the International Clarinet Association ClarFest 2021 Virtual.
Bridges of Light is coming soon from Trevco Music Publishing.