Balance (Full Instrumentation)

Style: Modern | Difficulty: Medium Difficult | Grade: 4+

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Balance takes inspiration from the concept of Chi, the energetic life force that circulates through the body of all living plants and animals, and explores four different elements of that balance and harmony within and between all living things. Moments of dark intensity provide dimension and depth as a reminder of the necessity for counterbalance, and that the complete concept of Chi exists within the peaceful as well as the tumultuous.

CREDITS

Composed by: Key Poulan, Murray Gusseck and Nate Bourg
Originally commissioned by: Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, Santa Clara, CA - Robert Nieves, Director
Published By: Key Poulan Music
Duration: 8:56 (Full Length)

MUSIC SAMPLES

Mvt. 1: Symmetry refers to a sense of harmonious and beautiful proportions providing aesthetic balance. Soaring fanfares contrast with spirited dances to evoke a sense of the ebb and flow of living energy.
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Mvt. 2: Equilibrium embodies sensations of tension and release by overlapping simple and compound rhythms, as well as combining consonant harmonies to create complex chords and dissonance.
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Mvt. 3: Harmony begins with calm and peaceful energy and washes over like an ocean wave, growing to a quiet strength before returning to serenity within harmonic resolution.
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Mvt. 4: Equality brings the show full-circle by recalling several musical themes from the previous movements to complete the energetic cycle.
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