Tempus Fugit (Score)

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0 Full Score A3 - 1 Full Score - 3 Flute I - 3 Flute II - 2 Oboe - 2 Bassoon - 4 Clarinet I - 4 Clarinet II - 4 Clarinet III - 1 Bass Clarinet - 2 Alto Saxophone I - 2 Alto Saxophone II - 2 Tenor Saxophone - 1 Baritone Saxophone - 2 Trumpet I - 2 Trumpet II - 2 Trumpet III - 2 Horn I F/Eb - 2 Horn II F/Eb - 2 Horn III F/Eb - 2 Trombone I C - 1 Trombone I Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone I Bb (BC) - 2 Trombone II C - 1 Trombone II Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone II Bb (BC) - 2 Trombone III C - 1 Trombone III Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone III Bb (BC) - 2 Baritone I C - 2 Baritone I Bb (BC) - 2 Baritone I Bb (TC) - 2 Baritone II C - 2 Baritone II Bb (BC) - 2 Baritone II Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (BC) - 2 Bas Eb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (BC) - 4 Tuba C - 2 Percussion I - 2 Percussion II - 1 Mallets - 1 Timpani

Tempus Fugit begins with a ticking clock, to which gradually small, repetitive motifs are added. The introduction builds to an optimistic ‘Carpe Diem’ theme. “Seize the day”. The Allegro that follows gives a reflection of our hectic society, played in a rushed feeling. After an eruption a more reflective section follows, and then the Carpe Diem is heard once more. The composition ends as it begins, with the ticking clock that never stops. Time never stands still.