Salvation is Created - Tschesnokoff

Angelo State University Wind Ensemble
Adam Torres, guest conductor

from "Music for Weddings, Coronations, and other Celebrations!"
April 15, 2008
First Baptist Church of San Angelo

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[UTMusic]

Re: Tempo. The ensemble that did this was one on a part, which meant that the entire phrase structure was dependent on air support. When you play in a band where there are 5-6 trumpets on a part, you can go whatever tempo you want with stagger breathing. For an ensemble of this character, the tempo was dictated by the least common multiple to get through these five measure phrases fluidly, with character, color, direction, and able breath support.

[UTMusic]

This becomes particularly difficult when the trombones take over the main theme. The end result is that the tempo is probably a bit faster than what some people are used to. But I think from an interpretive standpoint this is justified.

Also, did you know Tchesnokoff originally wrote this work in cut time for chorale? And, the chorale text ends with Alleluias. I think a lot of wind people who play this, particularly students, aren't aware of these, which are important factors.

[andyth0mps0n]

yes, I play tuba. I am at the bottom of the building, I am the foundation on which everything is built.

[sargeballer]

this nearly made the hair on the back of my neck jump off it. Its beautiful. Its way better than ive ever heard it. I would have loved to hear it in person.

[1mppeters]

To my band director this song is sacred and we play it every day, its so powerful

[oddvidios]

2:20

my favorite part

[justie1220]

I do not know who the conductor is, but i wish he would come to my school and teach my fellow band mates how to show emotion while playing this song. :D

[400adub]

our hs wind symphony did this for the christmas concert, my favorite part is the tempani roll into the big hit :) but our director went supppeerrr slow, it was actually kinda hard to play that slow, but it was so beautiful. now i wanna heart santa clara vanguard or phantom regiment play this :)

[allbounce97]

This is such a cool peice! We are playing this in Honer band for UIL

[missrayray2000]

My band director hates the oboe! :(

[missrayray2000]

My band director cut me off most of my oboe parts :(

[TheZdephinio]

Original it is for vocalist, I really don't like this tempo:)

[PABWECG]

@UTMusic

Just lovely. I also love the way he conducts...and he looks like he is enjoying it.

I played this with a group of about 50 people or so...and our tempo was probably a little slower, but not much.

I think chorales can be played (and should be played) at varying tempos. They are meant to be songs to God, and so sometimes they are slow and other times they are fast - but like a river, they should flow with power and direction. And this does...he directs with a definite sense of purpose.