The Thaw (RENTAL)
SKU:
AR-010-R
$350.00
$350.00
per item
Composer: Andrea Reinkemeyer
Duration: ca. 11:20
Scoring: Soprano, Tenor, Mixed Choir, and Wind Ensemble
Materials: score (11x17) and rental parts (8.5x11)
*Please note that all rentals include the cost of one score (yours to keep), the standard part rental period fee (i.e., six weeks prior to your first performance through one week after your last performance of the specified composition), the standard usage fee for one performance, and standard shipping. Modify your item by adding licensing for additional performances below, up to three performances. If additional performances are required, please indicate this in the rental time period inquiry.
Additional time and rush fees may be requested, these requests are subject to additional fees, which will be invoiced separately. Rentals are only available within the United States of America at this time.
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Duration: ca. 11:20
Scoring: Soprano, Tenor, Mixed Choir, and Wind Ensemble
Materials: score (11x17) and rental parts (8.5x11)
*Please note that all rentals include the cost of one score (yours to keep), the standard part rental period fee (i.e., six weeks prior to your first performance through one week after your last performance of the specified composition), the standard usage fee for one performance, and standard shipping. Modify your item by adding licensing for additional performances below, up to three performances. If additional performances are required, please indicate this in the rental time period inquiry.
Additional time and rush fees may be requested, these requests are subject to additional fees, which will be invoiced separately. Rentals are only available within the United States of America at this time.
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Are you interested in just the score for this title?
Program Note
The Thaw for Soprano, Tenor, Mixed Choir and Wind Ensemble (2016) was commissioned by Rodney Dorsey for the University of Oregon Wind Ensemble and University Singers who premiered the piece on May 28, 2016 in the Silva Concert Hall at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts (Eugene, Oregon). This work is dedicated to the memory of University of Oregon mentors Anne Dhu McLucas, Lawrence Maves, Steven Larsen, and Charles Dowd.
I was drawn to the vivid detail and sensuality of Artis Henderson’s writing style, especially her honest portrayal of emotional pain and healing. Her poem, The Thaw, was written for this project; it draws upon imagery from Oregon’s rich, natural beauty to explore themes of love, loss and healing. The form of the musical work follows the text from a stunned and frozen stasis through the warming of spring.
I am grateful for artistic support from Rodney Dorsey, Artis Henderson, Sharon Paul, Brian and Kaisa Amer.
— Andrea Reinkemeyer
I was drawn to the vivid detail and sensuality of Artis Henderson’s writing style, especially her honest portrayal of emotional pain and healing. Her poem, The Thaw, was written for this project; it draws upon imagery from Oregon’s rich, natural beauty to explore themes of love, loss and healing. The form of the musical work follows the text from a stunned and frozen stasis through the warming of spring.
I am grateful for artistic support from Rodney Dorsey, Artis Henderson, Sharon Paul, Brian and Kaisa Amer.
— Andrea Reinkemeyer
Reproduction Notice:
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.
Text
The Thaw
I am the bud curled tight against the cold.
I am the bulb beneath the snow.
I am the white sky, the long night, the crack and shudder of ice.
I wait beside the adder's tongue, the cobra lily, the purple hyacinth
for the soil to stir and the river to swell.
I wait through mist and hail.
I am fog and breath and cloud.
I am the cherries on the branches, too green.
I am rain.
And rain.
And rain.
And then --
I am the windows flung open to catch the sun,
my mouth like cherries,
the heat building in me.
I am leaf-touched, sun-tasted, petal-kissed.
I am wind and light and sky.
I am the cleft in the ridge; I am the river --
roaring, roaring,
flooded with rain.
— Artis Henderson
Copyright © 2014 Artis Henderson.
Used by permission of Artis Henderson.
I am the bud curled tight against the cold.
I am the bulb beneath the snow.
I am the white sky, the long night, the crack and shudder of ice.
I wait beside the adder's tongue, the cobra lily, the purple hyacinth
for the soil to stir and the river to swell.
I wait through mist and hail.
I am fog and breath and cloud.
I am the cherries on the branches, too green.
I am rain.
And rain.
And rain.
And then --
I am the windows flung open to catch the sun,
my mouth like cherries,
the heat building in me.
I am leaf-touched, sun-tasted, petal-kissed.
I am wind and light and sky.
I am the cleft in the ridge; I am the river --
roaring, roaring,
flooded with rain.
— Artis Henderson
Copyright © 2014 Artis Henderson.
Used by permission of Artis Henderson.