This item is movement iii - 2 Degrees

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‘States of Matter’ is a work about the effect of man on the earth’s ecosystems (the Anthropocene Era).

i - The Great Acceleration

ii - Icemelt

iii - 2 Degrees

iii - 2 Degrees. Duration = 5’50

The Paris Agreement…

…the United Nations internationally working towards a goal of less than 2 degrees Celsius global temperature rise since pre-industrial levels.

However, there are some alarming trend of denial…

…there must be consensus…

…as well as hope.

Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1/2/3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon,

Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone,

Horn in F 1/2/3, Trumpet in Bb 1/2/3, Trombone 1/2/3, Euphonium, Tuba,

String Bass, Piano, Timpani, Percussion 1/2/3 (inc. Marimba & Drum Kit)

Commissioned by the University of Minnesota Morris Symphonic Winds and their conductor Simon Tillier

Premiered in full (3 movements) May 2019