73CD2FEC-04C6-4C36-A1D5-427675AEF7EE
| ID | 73CD2FEC-04C6-4C36-A1D5-427675AEF7EE |
|---|---|
| Titlecode | R01249 |
| Title Name | Concerto for Percussion and Symphonic Band (piano reduction) |
| Marketing Copy | Among composer and percussionist Brett Dietz's most personal works, this concerto is dedicated to Ann Monaco and is steeped in emotion ranging from the frustation of the mind and the sorrow of death to the joy of love and life. |
| Instrumentation | Piano accompaniment (solo part available separately) |
| Commission | (not set) |
| Dedication | Written for Lisa Pegher. Dedicated to Ann Monaco. |
| Program Notes | Concerto for Percussion and Symphonic Band was composed during a time of great personal flux. The first twenty measures of the first movement were written on June 24, 2002, and in the early morning of the next day I suffered a stroke. The stroke essentially destroyed the left frontal lobe of my brain. In addition to losing basic motor skills, I could not speak or think clearly. All I could do was nod "yes" or "no." However, within days I started to speak again. I directed my family to bring my computer to the hospital (against my doctors wishes) so I could resume composing. Although I could compose, I noticed that I could no longer figure out certain rhythms. This was incredibly discouraging. I was a percussionist for heaven's sake and I could not figure out simple metrical structures. Frustration only begins to describe the loss of an ability I had come to rely on since adolescence. Nevertheless, I internalized my "frustrations" and did not share my struggles with Lisa or my doctors. Somehow I managed to write another ten bars before being released from the hospital. At home, most of my time was spent writing the first movement. Speech therapy confirmed my reading and writing troubles. This was a big blow for me - I was about to enter my second year of doctoral residency at Northwestern. How could a possibly write papers or take notes? In an effort to stabilize my life, I buried myself in composing. I would spend six to eight hours in front of my computer. The first movement was completed during the third week of July. The second movement was begun shortly after when I received the news that my boss, Ann Monaco, the Artistic Director of the Merit School of Music had been killed by a drunk driver. Ann was my mentor and one of the greatest music educators I have ever had the privilege to work with. Ann's work ethic and love of music was a constant source of inspiration. The news of her death was devastating and I became incredibly depressed and stopped composing. After a long stay in Pittsburgh, I finally returned to Chicago. My ability to read and write finally came back and I started to compose again. I finished the piece in December. When I listen to the music, all of my individual emotions seem entrenched inside of this piece - the frustation of the mind, the sorrow of death, the joy of love, the happiness of life . . . Take some time - look at a lake - plant a flower - love your life . . . Concerto for Percussion and Symphonic Band is dedicated to Ann Monaco. The premiere was given in April 21, 2002 by the Duquesne University Wind Ensemble. Lisa Pegher, solo percussion. - Brett William Dietz |
| Title Brand | 2 |
| Year Composed | 2002 |
| Copyright Number | (not set) |
| Copyright Year | (not set) |
| Duration | 20 |
| Ensemble Size | 2 |
| Date Created | 2008-10-31 20:32:00.000000 |
| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:32:00 |
| Inhouse Note | (not set) |
| Bsc Code | (not set) |
| Text Author | (not set) |
| Premier Performance Memo | -Northern Arizona Wind Symphony/ Daniel Schmidt. 23 Nov 2004. Christian Kosersky. -World Premiere. Lisa Peger, Percussion. Duquesne University Wind Symphony/ Robert Cameron. 06 Apr 2003. |
| Recording Credits | (not set) |
| Review | (not set) |
| Awards | (not set) |
| Title Category | 8 |
| Title Movements | I. Forceful, Mysterious with great energy II. Reflective III. Aggressively |
| Title Grade | (not set) |
| Set Series ID | (not set) |
| Title Instrument Category Text | Multiple Percussion, one player |
| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
| Title Sub Category | 99 |
| Title Instrument Header | 53 |
| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
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