October 24, 2009

  • Intrada

    A number of years ago I was asked to play for a graduation ceremony. For that occassion I wrote an "Intrada". An intrada (Italian) is an entry piece and could be used for a processional. When you listen to this, close your eyes and imagine a large church and the graduates walking in through the center isle.

    During graduations you hear often the same pieces played. I find that the excitement and seriousness of the moment is sometimes lost because of the music. This piece is easy to play, yet dramatic and powerfull. It could be shortened quite easily if it would be too long.

    The sound file is generated with two types of brass instruments. On organ I suggest to use the Trumpet on the Great and a another reed or contrasting combination on the Swell.

    intrada

    Since this week I have suddenly more time on my hands. Now I have a plan get more familiar with Finale. Small pieces like this are fun to enter in Finale and I hope that it will go faster every time. Although I wrote this several years ago, I also want to post this now as a start of something new.