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In Stillness from Transcendent Light: Brass Ensemble Score & Parts

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In Stillness from Transcendent Light: Brass Ensemble Score & Parts

In Stillness from Transcendent Light: Brass Ensemble Score & Parts

By Kenley Kristofferson / arr. David Marlatt

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In Stillness reaches for that which is greater than ourselves. It may be one god or many gods, or it may be greatness of the past or future, but it is the light that is just beyond our mortal reach. This piece starts slowly and grows in intensity over time until the glorious climax, after which it relaxes in tone and volume before reaching a short final section of quiet tension. This ends with a warm tonic chord, signifying the light that greets all of us at the end.

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Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-77157-971-4
ISBN13: 978-1-77157-971-1
UPC: 685462029723
SKU: 81-BC223150

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About the Composer: Kenley Kristofferson

Kenley Kristofferson

Kenley Kristofferson composes across multiple genres, concert band, choral works, orchestral music, and video game scores, while maintaining a deep connection to his roots as a euphonium player from Gimli, Manitoba. After earning degrees in music performance and education from the University of Manitoba, he taught instrumental music at Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School and later completed a Master of Music in Composition at Brandon University under Dr. T. Patrick Carrabré.

His compositions have earned significant recognition, including two WASBE Composition Competition wins (2023) and the Canadian Band Association Composition Competition prize in 2016 for "The Meeting Place." His scores have been recorded by ensembles ranging from Arizona State University Wind Orchestra to the Winnipeg Wind Ensemble, and his commercial work spans video game franchises like Warhammer 40,000 and Disney's DuckTales. He currently resides in Winnipeg with his family, where he balances composing with woodworking, retro gaming, and running.

Why we love this

Kristofferson crafts a narrative arc that brass ensembles rarely get to explore at this level. The trajectory from stillness through intensifying energy to climax and final resolution gives players a real dramatic journey to inhabit, transforming what could be a simple meditation into something urgent and affecting.

What to expect

A gradual awakening into something larger than yourself. The music unfolds with intention, building from quiet introspection into overwhelming presence, then settling back into peaceful acceptance. It feels both meditative and transcendent.

Who it's for

Brass ensembles seeking repertoire with emotional depth and architectural clarity. This works equally well for university ensembles, community brass bands, and advanced high school groups wanting to program something contemporary that doesn't rely on virtuosic pyrotechnics.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening with genuine restraint. This isn't just soft; it's the musical equivalent of holding your breath. Guard against letting early phrases drift into shapelessness.
  • Track the gradual intensity buildup as a collective responsibility. Mark where each section enters the acceleration in your parts so the growth feels inevitable rather than sudden.
  • Approach the climax with confidence, but remember the return to quietness demands the same focus as the beginning. The dynamic shift should feel like resolution, not exhaustion.
  • The final tonic chord needs warmth without sentimentality. Let it breathe and settle naturally; resist the urge to ring it out.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully as a centerpiece in a concert exploring spiritual or philosophical themes across different musical languages. The emotional arc also makes it effective as a set closer, leaving audiences in a reflective rather than exhilarated state.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining tone quality across an extended dynamic range (ppp to fff)
  • Ensemble balance during gradual textural layering
  • Managing breath support and phrasing through long, slow passages
  • Responding to conductor-directed intensity changes without losing pitch stability
  • Balancing precision with emotional expression in climactic moments

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