To Create a Voice by Carol Brittin Chambers; conducted by John M. Wetherington

Nov. 2, 2019: "Fanfare and Flourishes"
Performed at Bethel High School
Directed by John M. Wetherington
http://southsoundsymphonicband.org

Carol Brittin Chamber is currently on the music faculty at Texas Lutheran University. To Create A Voice was commissioned by the Valley Concert Band in Stockton, CA. The piece premiered in October 2017 in memory and celebration of Chris Anderson, a local musician and educator.

Of here music, Ms. Chambers said, "When writing the piece, I tried to convey certain moods and emotions throughput: soulful at the beginning with calm woodwind chords and solo trombone; increased energy thorughout the various sections of the piece; exploration of different grooves and colors; and uplifting, emotional ending that leaves the listener with a sense of how positive and loving Chris was."

"Most people would consider the sounds students first make on their instruments to be cringe-worthy, but to me that's music to my ears, because that's the first time students put voice to their instrument. Over time those voices become stronger; they become more clear, more confident, and get to the point where they use those voices to communicate with each other and to the audience."

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The South Sound Symphonic Band is a 501(c)(3) non-profit consisting of talented amateur and semi-professional musicians who enjoy the challenge of rehearsing and performing to high musical standards, as well as each other’s company. Founded in 1983 as the Federal Way Community Band, later the Federal Way Symphonic Band and in 2000 under its current name, the band performs four concerts per season throughout the South Sound region of Washington State.