Push, is defined* as follows: 1. To exert outward pressure or force against something; 2. To advance despite difficulty or opposition, press forward; 3. To expend great or vigorous effort. This work utilizes a two-note motive, a rising figure, and a lyrical melody to musically represent the word “push”. These materials are used to set many different moods: driving and aggressive, funky, jazzy, lyrical and “techno”, but always exhibit a strong sense of the “push” regardless of the character they are displaying.

Originally scored for wind ensemble, the orchestral version of Push was commissioned by James Tapia and the Syracuse University Symphony Orchestra and was the winner of the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra's 2011 New Repertoire Award.


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