“Bystander” by Ari R. Cross is a new, original composition made for a full symphony orchestra ensemble. This piece is difficulty grade 5, aka. tailored towards skilled high school students, honor groups and/or college level students.
Program Notes
“If you could think of one word that is the active cause of the detrimental future of our society and our planet as a whole, what word would come to mind? One good answer could be "consumerism." With an atonal key, abnormal/overlapping phrasing and rough harmonies packed tight, "Bystander" takes you on a rather despairing and tense journey through what our Earth may sound like if we continue down our current path of consumerism--although a dark tone, "Bystander" provides a heavy approach to what musical expression really means, and could offer up a great closer to your orchestra concert!” Ari thought to make this piece as “un-music-theory” as possible to represent a rebellious nature towards how our society works in regard to rules, given that us following the rules has resulted in such a path that we may not be able to come back from. Overall, while the nature of this piece is rather gruesome, it doesn’t make it any less true, and to be aware of the situation while putting it in a new format, such as music, might be a step in the right direction.
Instrumentation
Flute 1, 2 — Oboe 1, 2 — Clarinet 1, 2 — Bassoon 1, 2 — French Horn 1, 2 — Trumpet 1, 2 — Trombone 1, 2 — Tuba — Violin 1, 2 — Viola — Cello — Contrabass String
IMPORTANT: STEPS ON HOW TO PROPERLY PURCHASE
Thank you for your interest in purchasing Bystander! I hope BrubbyBand’s new composition suits your ensemble and will blow the audience away when its performed! To purchase this piece effectively (as BrubbyBand runs things a bit differently than elsewhere), please follow the steps below CAREFULLY!
1) Please email Ari Cross at arircross@gmail.com regarding your interest in purchasing; simply clicking “Add to Cart” or trying to purchase the piece through the website, rather than through Ari, will not suffice (I apologize as this may be an inconvenience).
2) Ari will email you back a link to a Google Form—this will help BrubbyBand ensure all of the correct parts/pieces are sent and other factors are dealt with accordingly.
3) Ari will have prepared all of the PDF Files (and your receipt) to be sent to you via email AFTER you purchase the piece via the website, Zelle, CashApp or PayPal and the transaction is confirmed.
4) If the needs of your purchase are not met by BrubbyBand, please let Ari know immediately what concerns or questions you may have through the BrubbyBand contact page (my phone number or email).
Please note that upon purchase, the files are NOT to be sent to any being(s) besides the one who purchased, given the copyright restrictions placed on all BrubbyBand merchandise, hence All Rights Reserved.
“Bystander” by Ari R. Cross is a new, original composition made for a full symphony orchestra ensemble. This piece is difficulty grade 5, aka. tailored towards skilled high school students, honor groups and/or college level students.
Program Notes
“If you could think of one word that is the active cause of the detrimental future of our society and our planet as a whole, what word would come to mind? One good answer could be "consumerism." With an atonal key, abnormal/overlapping phrasing and rough harmonies packed tight, "Bystander" takes you on a rather despairing and tense journey through what our Earth may sound like if we continue down our current path of consumerism--although a dark tone, "Bystander" provides a heavy approach to what musical expression really means, and could offer up a great closer to your orchestra concert!” Ari thought to make this piece as “un-music-theory” as possible to represent a rebellious nature towards how our society works in regard to rules, given that us following the rules has resulted in such a path that we may not be able to come back from. Overall, while the nature of this piece is rather gruesome, it doesn’t make it any less true, and to be aware of the situation while putting it in a new format, such as music, might be a step in the right direction.
Instrumentation
Flute 1, 2 — Oboe 1, 2 — Clarinet 1, 2 — Bassoon 1, 2 — French Horn 1, 2 — Trumpet 1, 2 — Trombone 1, 2 — Tuba — Violin 1, 2 — Viola — Cello — Contrabass String
IMPORTANT: STEPS ON HOW TO PROPERLY PURCHASE
Thank you for your interest in purchasing Bystander! I hope BrubbyBand’s new composition suits your ensemble and will blow the audience away when its performed! To purchase this piece effectively (as BrubbyBand runs things a bit differently than elsewhere), please follow the steps below CAREFULLY!
1) Please email Ari Cross at arircross@gmail.com regarding your interest in purchasing; simply clicking “Add to Cart” or trying to purchase the piece through the website, rather than through Ari, will not suffice (I apologize as this may be an inconvenience).
2) Ari will email you back a link to a Google Form—this will help BrubbyBand ensure all of the correct parts/pieces are sent and other factors are dealt with accordingly.
3) Ari will have prepared all of the PDF Files (and your receipt) to be sent to you via email AFTER you purchase the piece via the website, Zelle, CashApp or PayPal and the transaction is confirmed.
4) If the needs of your purchase are not met by BrubbyBand, please let Ari know immediately what concerns or questions you may have through the BrubbyBand contact page (my phone number or email).
Please note that upon purchase, the files are NOT to be sent to any being(s) besides the one who purchased, given the copyright restrictions placed on all BrubbyBand merchandise, hence All Rights Reserved.
