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Refractions by Kevin Poelking (USA)
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Instrumentation
 
Flute I-II
Oboe (divisi) 
Bassoon (divisi) 
Clarinet in Bb I-II-III 
Bass Clarinet 
Alto Saxophone I-II 
Tenor Saxophone 
Baritone Saxophone 
Trumpet in Bb I-II-III 
Horn I-II
Trombone I-II-III 
Euphonium 
Tuba 
Timpani 
Percussion I: Glockenspiel, Xylophone 
Percussion II: Vibraphone, Marimba, Chimes 
Percussion III: Bongos, 2 Low-Toms, Suspended Cymbal 
Percussion IV: Tambourine, Brake drum, Cabasa, Triangle, Tam-tam, Crash Cymbals 
 
Program notes
 
Physics- the fact or phenomenon of light, radio waves, etc. being deflected in passing obliquely through the interface between one medium and another or through a medium of varying density. 
 
Change in direction of propagation of any wave as a result of its travelling at different speeds at different points along the wave front. 
 
-from Oxford Languages 
 
While it can be played as a stand-alone piece, this work was written to be performed in tandem with Light Descending. The two pieces were part of the 2023 Purposeful Repertoire Consortium and were composed with musical elements and the theme of “light” in common to create separate but complimentary works. (Similar to the common practice of performing Grainger’s Irish Tune with the shorter Shepherd’s Hey.) 
 

Refractions by Kevin Poelking (USA)

$115.00Price

  • Composer

    Unique, thoughtful, and meticulously crafted, Kevin Poelking’s work is quickly emerging in the world of modern music. Always mindful of contributing purposefully to the repertoire, Poelking considers the experience of audience members, musicians, and conductors from the outset of his creative process.

     

    Within the first three years of his professional career as a composer, he was named a winner or top finalist in several competitions including The NBA/ William D. RevelliMemorial Composition Contest, The Reno Pops Composer's Showcase, and The Minot Symphony Orchestra Young Composer’s Competition.

     

    Poelking has received world premieres from The Dallas Winds, the Stratus Chamber Orchestra, the Montgomery Philharmonic, and major American universities across the country. His music has been performed in venues throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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    His composition teachers include award-winning composer James M. David and Pulitzer Prize-Nominated composer Carter Pann.

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    Poelking currently serves on the music faculty at Colorado State University and works as Composer-in-Residence for the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras. More information on his work and career can be found at https://www.kevinpoelking.com/.

     

  • Duration

    2:30

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