Written to accompany Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Ode was commissioned by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra with support from Ann and Harry Santen.

INSTRUMENTATION

3(III=pic)-2-4(III=Eb, IV=bs cl)-3(III=cbsn), 4-3-3-1, timp, 3 perc, pno/cel, hp, SATB chorus, strings

MOVEMENTS

1. The Anticipation (9:24)

2. Millions, Marching (Homage to Jamal and Dilla) (4:10)

3. Those Tones* (4:00)

* Movements 2 and 3 should be performed attacca.

DURATION

Approx 18 minutes