Concerto for Piano, Winds, and Percussion-II. Thoughtful, Contemplating by Tyler Harrison

World Premiere Performance by the University of Colorado Wind Symphony on February 5th, 2013 with Nathaniel LaNasa, piano soloist, and Jeffrey Lehman, conductor.
Anyone who is interested in obtaining a full score or piano reduction of this work should contact the composer at [e-mail].
Program Notes
My Concerto for Piano, Winds, and Percussion is one of the only works I have written that is not programmatic. It is not about an event or occurrence in my life. If I had to say this work is "about" anything, I would say it is about enjoying life to its fullest, and never taking a moment for granted. The first movement, marked "Joyful," is a reflection on the joys of life and the humor in life. The second movement is quiet and introspective, and stands alone without excess. It is a moment of meditation that at least attempts to speak for itself. The following cadenza slowly storms in, and is essentially the sum of the first two movements thematically. Finally, the fourth movement continues the "conflict" of the cadenza, gradually bringing the work back into a state of resolution.