-2nd Runner-Up: National Band Association Young Composer Mentor Project-

In his largest work to date, Schmidt draws from his own experiences with depression, exploring the struggle between two opposing forces: light and darkness, or good and evil.  Powerful melodies, idiomatic use of instruments, and adept orchestration merge, yielding potent emotional moments over the course of the piece.  Conducted by Schmidt, the Towson University Symphonic Band premiere took place Dec. 8, 2016.  "A highly intelligent and gratifying work to experience" -Dr. Phillip Collister

PDF Score: issuu.com/darrenschmidt7/docs/lux_in_tenebris_lucet

Lux In Tenebris Lucet (Light Shines In the Darkness)

A graduate of Towson University with a B.M. in Composition, Schmidt is an active composer & performer.  Feel free to send an email to dps.composer@gmail.com

Lux In Tenebris Lucet (Light Shines In the Darkness)

Darren Schmidt, Composer