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ID111DE8AC-7A76-4BD0-A089-5B5DB970A5A9
TitlecodeS897CB
Title NameSymphony No. 1: Prophecy
Marketing CopyInspired by verses taken from the Bible, the work consists of four movements: His Promise; His Plan; His Power; and His Place. The symphony was originally a commission (the fourth movement) to commemorate the life of Michael T. Hughes, a saxophone student at the University of Central Arkansas whose life claimed by a car accident in his final year.
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Program NotesSymphony #1, “Prophecy” was inspired by verses taken from the Bible. The first movement describes the “fall of man” and His promise of redemption; the second movement – His plan for each of us; the third movement - His divine omnipotence; and finally, the fourth movement describes His place – a description of entering heaven and finding our final home with Him. The initial inspiration for writing this symphony was originally a commission (the fourth movement) to commemorate the life of Michael T. Hughes, a saxophone student at the University of Central Arkansas, killed in a car accident in his final year. The last movement represents the composer’s depiction of a loved one who has left this world and has suddenly entered this new world. He hears the rustle of Angels’ wings and the Middle Eastern modality of major/minor colors and moves towards the sound of percussion and brass fanfares. He quickly ascends the steps to his Father’s City - “His Place”. Upon reaching the Gates of Heaven, our loved one sees the “many mansions” laid out before him, and finally discovers “His Place”.
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Year Composed2005
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Duration22
Ensemble Size13
Date Created2012-06-29 20:27:12.000000
Date Updated2025-09-30 20:27:12
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Title MovementsI. His Promise (Largo/Allegretto) 7:43
II. His Plan (Andante) 6:39
III. His Power (Presto con fuoco) 1:23
IV. His Place (Adagio/Allegro) 5:44
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