Exosphere

transcribed for wind ensemble

2024
7 minutes
Grade 5

The exosphere is the furthermost atmosphere on Earth, and thus the closest atmosphere to outer space. This is an ambient piece that captures the beauty and magnitude of outer space. Transcribed for wind ensemble, Exosphere was originally made as an electronic piece.

• Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 4 Clarinets in B-flat, Bass Clarinet in B-flat, Contrabass Clarinet in B-flat, 2 Alto Saxophones in E-flat, Tenor Saxophone in B-flat, Baritone Saxophone in E-flat

• 3 Trumpets in B-flat, 4 Horns in F, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, 2 Euphoniums, 2 Tubas

• Double Bass, Timpani, 5 Percussion

  • Percussion 1: Vibraphone

  • Percussion 2: Glockenspiel

  • Percussion 3: Crotales, Suspended Cymbal

  • Percussion 4: Triangle, Bass Drum

  • Percussion 5: Marimba, Tam-tam

Instrumentation:

Read and recorded by the Illinois State University Wind Symphony, May 3, 2024