Conversations
Grade
4
Price
$84.00
Duration
6:06
Written for
Standard Concert Band

Premiered on
January, 2017
Commissoned by
Benjamin E. Mays High School
Published by
C.L. Barhouse
In the American Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “If there’s something wrong, those who have the ability to take action have the responsibility to take action…” Chandler Wilson’s “Conversations” is based on the idea of conversations that are needed for society to progressively move forward, most profoundly in the areas of racial issues and equality. The music eloquently expresses the importance of considering and respecting the points of view of other’s. A musical work which is truly thought-provoking.
Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2-3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
F. Horn 1 & 2
F. Horn 3 & 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Chimes
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tambourine
Percussion 2: Sus. Cym., Hi-Hat, Gong, Crash Cym., Triangle, Wind Chimes Mallets: Bells, Marimba, Vibraphone