Lakota West - CUMBERLAND FALLS OVERTURE by Brant Karrick - 2011 Midwest Clinic Preview Concert

http://lakotawestbands.org Lakota West High School Symphonic Winds in West Chester, Ohio, performs "Cumberland Falls Overture" by Brant G. Karrick (Grade 3), Midwest Clinic Preview Concert, December 12, 2011. Greg Snyder, Director.

Guest Conductor: Dr. Brant G. Karrick, Northern Kentucky University (unable to conduct this evening due to illness)

Cumberland Falls Overture intends to evoke images of one of Kentucky's most beautiful and elegant treasures. Cumberland Falls is a large waterfall on the Cumberland River in southeastern Kentucky. The 60-foot waterfall is the central feature of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. which itself is surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. Under a full moon on clear nights, an elusive lunar rainbow or "moonbow" can be seen emanating from the falls. The site is promoted as the only one in the world to feature this phenomenon. The beginning of the piece depicts the gentle flow of the Cumberland River on a crisp, but pleasant, fall morning. Nature and a variety of abundant wildlife surround the serene waterway and are reflected musically through the faster tempo, the introduction of new themes and the many varying instrumental colors. In tribute to Aaron Copland, the final statement of the main theme is foreshadowed with the Shaker tune, Simple Gifts, which was made even more endearing in Copland's renowned ballet, Appalachian Spring. Just as the river's waters become great torrents of sight, sound, and energy spilling over with exhilaration, the ending of the work builds into a glorious final voluminous climax! Cumberland Falls Overture was commissioned by the Southeastern Kentucky Music Association for the 2007 Festival Band.