Shrewsbury Fair (2017-20)

Team

Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (4 players)

Preface

Shrewsbury Fair (2017) is a three-movement work inspired by locations in the town of Shrewsbury in Central Massachusetts. The work opens with Roundabout March, a short march constructed as a round that describes an imaged parade towards Artemas Ward House on Main Street. Dean Park In Autumn is a short study of the colors found in the iconic New England fall foliage. The work ends with Quinsigamond Race Day, an exciting boat race on the lake that separates Shrewsbury and Worcester.

Heard

• World premiere at Oak Middle School, Shrewsbury, MA on January 26, 2018, with Anthony Uglialoro, conductor.

• Shrewsbury High School Concert Band, Shrewsbury MA on April 24, 2018, with Brian Liporto, conductor.

Shrewsbury Fair was commissioned by the Shrewsbury Music / Theatre Association for the Oak Middle School Bands, Anthony Uglialoro, director. Supported in part by a grant from the Shrewsbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.