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