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Composed in 1986, In the Elsewhere is the fourth and probably the last work in a series of orchestral compositions that are related in various ways.  Night Ceremonies, Tracings, and Januaries complete the set.

In the Elsewhere may be thought of in terms of a fantasy-concerto for orchestra.  The concerto aspect is that the work is laid out in sections which feature orchestral families, groups from those families, a few solos, along with tutti orchestra.  The fantasy aspect may be thought of in terms of the definition of elsewhere: in or to another place.  Employing the process of variations, the multiple sections in the work have different characteristics, are of various lengths, and each present contrasting atmospheres and moods.

In one continuous movement, In the Elsewhere is scored for standard orchestra with a saxophone added to the woodwind family.  A brief, opening section presents a melodic line (alto saxophone) which is the basis for most subsequent melodic formations.  The accompanying rhythmic figures (percussion) and string glissandi are elements which are used in varied forms throughout the composition.

After the opening statement, the following four extended and expansive sections feature the orchestral families with percussion in an accompanying role as well as some soloistic passages.  The four sections, in order, feature woodwinds, brass, tutti, and strings.  Each is formed by a singular idea.

The string section presents the first slow tempo and leads directly into the area comprised of a series of episodes moving rather freely from one to another.  This extended section is the largest and the 'fantasy' focus of the work.

The final section of the work is fast and percussive employing all the forces of the orchestra.

While In the Elsewhere is in several sections, the overall shape forms an arc delineated by tempo - moderately fast, slow, fast.  The use of pitch and rhythmic variations is the major element in the integration of all the sections. --Frederick Fox

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