Wingert-Jones Publications The Wraith - Nitsch - Concert Band - Gr. 2

Composer: Jason K. Nitsch
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Grade: 2

Description
Conjuring the image and story of a restless spirit, trapped drifting between worlds, The Wraith invites performers and listeners alike to step into a soundscape where the boundary between the living and spectral realms grows thin. Creating feelings of uncertainty with shifting harmonies, driving rythms, and sudden bursts of intensity, you may think this work itself is haunted by uninviting spirits.

Program Notes
The Wraith is a darkly energetic work for Concert Band that conjures the image of a restless spirit who is trapped drifting between worlds. Shifting harmonies, driving rhythms, and sudden bursts of intensity create feelings of uncertainty, as if the music itself is haunted by unseen forces. Balancing mystery with power, The Wraith invites performers and listeners alike to step into a soundscape where the boundary between the living and the spectral realm grows thin.