Symphony 2 is one of the largest works ever written for wind ensemble. It is a complex and psychological look at human existence from birth through death as viewed by brief passing dreams. The large size of the ensemble enables a wider palette of colors than has ever been used before. The exploration of color is at the heart of the work.
 
A virtual performance of the piece was premiered in July of 2021.
 
Instrumentation
 
Piccolo 1 (opt. D♭ Piccolo)
G Treble Flute = Piccolo 2
2 C Flutes
2 Alto Flutes
Tenor Flute
2 Oboes
Oboe d’Amore
Alto Oboe
Tenor Oboe
E♭ Clarinet
C Clarinet
2 B♭ Clarinets
A Clarinet
2 F Alto Clarinets
2 E♭ Tenor Clarinets
2 B♭ Bass Clarinets
E♭ Great Bass Clarinet
B♭ Contrabass Clarinet
B♭ Subcontrabass Clarinet (opt.)
E♭ Sopranino Saxophone
B♭ Soprano Saxophone
2 E♭ Alto Saxophones
C Tenor Saxophone
B♭ Tenor Saxophone
E♭ Baritone Saxophone
B♭ Bass Saxophone
G Tenor Bassoon
3 Bassoons
Contrabassoon
Subcontrabassoon (optional)
 
6 F Horns
2 B♭ Tenor Wagner Tuben
2 F Bass Wagner Tuben
B♭ Piccolo Trumpet
E♭ Trumpet
2 C Trumpets
B♭ Trumpet
Bass Trumpet
Alto Trombone
2 Tenor Trombones
Bass Trombone
Contrabass Trombone
2 B♭ Flügelhorns
2 Tenor Tubas
Bass Tuba
Contrabass Tuba
 
Timpani
2 Mallets*
6 Percussion*
Piano/Celesta
2 Harps
Organ
 
4-8 Violoncellos
2-6 Double Basses