Concussive Force

Concussive Force (2026):

Instrumentation: Wind Ensemble (see full instrumentation below)

Duration: 5 minutes

Program Notes: "When I was younger, I would frequently bang my head against the wall whenever I was angry. The feeling of rage boiling up, fueling me adrenaline until I eventually gave into my emotions. Hitting my head against the all was a very sobering feeling, instantly relieving all of the emotinal agnuish I felt and replacing it with a daze where I could finally think straight again. At this point, I would always feel guilty about what I did, as it was a very immature action I had taken. Concussive Force is meant to tell a similar story and expresss the emotional rollercoaster that would have led to me hitting my head against a wall, as well as the aftermath."

Full Instrumentation:

-Piccolo

-2 Flute

-2 Oboe

-3 Clarinet in Bb

-Bass Clarinet in Bb

-Soprano Saxophone

-Alto Saxophone

-Tenor Saxophone

-Baritone Saxophone

-2 Bassoon

-Contrabasson

-4 Trumpet in Bb (w/ straight mutes)

-4 Horn

-2 Tenor Trombone

-Bass Trombone

-Euphonium

-Tuba

-Timpani

-Percussion 1: Xylophone and 3 different sized Tom-Toms (shared w/ Perc. 2)

-Percussion 2: Whip/Slapstick, Vibraphone, and 3 different sized Tom-Toms (shared w/ Perc. 1)

-Percussion 3: Bass Drum

-Percussion 4: Drum set (Snare, Crash, Hi-Hat, Kick Drum)

Optional Parts:

-Euphonium (treble/Bb clef)

-Percussion 4 may be split into two players, with one playing a mounted kick drum or small bass drum.