musanim | Whitacre, October (Alleluia) © @musanim | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
October, composed by Eric Whitacre, arranged for brass ensemble by David J. Miller, performed by Barclay Brass, with an animated graphical score.
FAQ

Q: Where can I watch this performance?
A: Here:
youtube.com/watch?v=UiTWLAsjU5o

Q: Where can I hear more performances by Barclay Brass?
A: Here:
youtube.com/channel/UCQLHrahHJlO4FcS2Q57Dhgw

Q: Where can I buy the score for this?
A: Here:
ericwhitacre.com/news/october-for-brass-ensemble-arranged-by-david-miller-now-in-print

Q: Why are there two titles?
A: The piece started out as a work for wind symphony titled "October." Whitacre recast it as an Alleluia (for choir, see ericwhitacre.com/music-catalog/alleluia), and David J. Miller later arranged it for Barclay Brass.

Q: Where can I learn more about the composer?
A: Here ...
ericwhitacre.com

Q: What do the colors mean?
A: Colors are assigned according to pitch, in a system I call "harmonic coloring" (since it shows changes in harmonies). You can read more about this here:
musanim.com/HarmonicColoring
I usually make the tonic/home key blue, but for October, I choose to end the piece with more autumnal colors.

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