Indigo

2023 | 6:06

Level: Grade 5

Scoring: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 3 Clarinets (Bb), Bass Clarinet (Bb), Contrabass Clarinet (Bb), 2 Alto Saxophones (Eb), Tenor Saxophone (Bb), Baritone Saxophone (Eb), 3 Trumpets (Bb), 4 Horns (F), 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Percussion (7-9 Players), Timpani, Ocean Drum, Triangle, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Mark Tree, Concert Toms, Orchestra Bells, Crotales, Vibraphone, Suspended Cymbal, Marimba, Chimes, Grand Piano

Program Note: The color indigo is one of the most beautifully lush colors in the world, partly due to the color’s rareness in nature. As the color is so unique and rare, so are the emotional connections we make with one another. To me, the color indigo represents reflection, cohesiveness, and a hopeful future. The piece “Indigo” is the story of two individuals sitting in a field under the night sky filled with shining stars and blissful moonlight, reflecting on the past and looking into the future together. It is thought as a part of “New Age Beliefs” that an “Indigo Individual” is a person that may experience emotions more intensely or have a deep connection to their inner selves. Some believe that “Indigo Individuals” may feel a strong sense of empathy, compassion, and desire to make a positive change in the world. This piece is dedicated to Cody Keane, who is the most “Indigo Individual” I know.