Ignition, Todd Stalter arr. Toon Rutten Brass Band

Composer: Todd Stalter
Arranger: Toon Rutten
Instrumentation: Brass Band
Grade: 4
Duration: 2'30''
Item number: BVT247

"Ignition" is a blindingly fast, raucously energetic concert opener that derives its title from the consecutive rising three-note cells that are the building blocks for almost the entire work. However, the energy unleashed in the music and the imagery of the title serve both as a metaphor for the "spark" of creativity, and as a "celebration in sound" for those who find and follow their own true life's passion and pass it along to others, "igniting" the flame for another generation. a