Program Notes:

This piece takes its name from the Latin word for the sun and describes the rays of light from the sun throughout the day. The piece starts with the sunrise: a thin orchestra of strings and solo woodwinds that slowly builds up to a bright full sound. Followed by the afternoon: a lively dance that builds in intensity and fervor. Lastly, the long colorful rays of sunset: the full orchestra singing out and slowly fading to only upper strings and harp as the sun disappears into the evening sky.

Instrumentation:

• Flute I & II
• Oboe I & II
• Clarinet I & II (in B-flat)
• Bassoon I & II
• Horn I-IV
• Trumpet I-III (in C)
• Trombone I & II, Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Timpani
• Crash Cymbals
• Harp
• Strings

Score and parts available for purchase through T.U.X People’s Muic