Tripwire

This clever work offers some extraordinary colors as a spy attempts to infiltrate enemy defenses. From the sneaky beginning melody to the loud and raucous rips that follow later on, this is an incredible change of pace for any concert. With this flexible arrangement, conductors no longer need to choose between function and texture. Ensembles with instrumentation challenges still have numerous options to cover all parts, yet orchestration is elevated significantly to be faithful to the composer's original intent. Musicians have more opportunities to rest, and timbre once again becomes a central element of the work. It's the best of both worlds: flexible and colorful! (3:00)