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To Paint the Bigger Picture

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Orchestra
2024
4 min.

Bass

Bass Drum

Bassoon

Celesta

Cello

Clarinet

Cymbals

Flute

Harp

Horn

Oboe

Snare Drum

Timpani

Trumpet

Vibraphone

Viola

Violin

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Program Notes
To Paint the Bigger Picture was written for the Miami University Symphony Orchestra as a part of their 120th anniversary season. The title represents taking a look at something and looking at the overall perspective, not necessarily at all of the individual details. The orchestra has been at Miami for several years, and while one can look at every performance individually, the bigger picture is the value that this orchestra brings to its musicians. The supportive nature of the group allows each of its musicians to grow, and it has been an exhilarating part of my undergraduate studies at Miami University. While this piece is quite short, its structure paints an entire world. Throughout the changes in timbre and several modulations, the listener can focus on a constant ostinato that guides them through the music, thus providing a clear path to follow.
Recording Notes
Recorded by the Miami University Symphony Orchestra at Hall Auditorium​ - conducted by Maxwell Liber.
Ensemble Name
Miami University Symphony Orchestra

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