RISE

Grade: 3.5

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Finalist (Final 3) at the 5th World Association for Symphonic Bands & Ensembles (WASBE) International Composition Competition.

Judged by Dr. Jodie Blackshaw (chair), Yukiko Nishimura, Dr. Nicholas Williams.

▶ Performance by the Singapore Philharmonic Wind Orchestra

Rise aims at captivating the audience by a melodic legato theme, then transitioning from an emotional section to a heroic energetic finale that takes the listener to a journey that reaches its culmination in the final measures,

Rise was carefully orchestrated to ensure it is playable even by small band formations, offering some interesting challenges to the bands at this level.