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SKU: CF.FAS76
Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS FS. First-Plus String Orchestra (FAS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+5+5+5+3+12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 17 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FAS76. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS76).ISBN 9780825891298. UPC: 798408091293. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D minor.
Dominion is a composition for the developing string orchestra that captures emotions during the time of war. The term dominion is often used in history to describe British rule and in science fiction, it is used to describe certain ruling factions in space. Either way, a call to action is necessary to preserve the dominion's rule. Sean O’Loughlin taps into the student's love for forceful, cinematic-type music with this exceptional piece.
Dominion is a composition for the developing string orchestra that captures the emotions during the time of war. The term “dominion” is often used in history to describe British rule and in science fiction, to describe certain ruling factions in space. Either way, a call to action is necessary to preserve the dominion’s rule.The piece starts with an aggressive eighth-note rhythm that sets the tone for the entire composition. The main melody is a call to arms and appears at m. 13 in the lower strings with the eighth-note rhythm interjecting from the upper strings. The melody develops harmonically at m. 34. Make sure to bring out the dynamic contrast in the p to mf crescendo throughout this section. The opening aggressive eighth-note rhythm returns at m. 54 to signal a change in tone. A more reflective, lyrical section follows at m. 61. Be careful not to speed up going back into the fast section at m. 75. This tempo change should be immediate and dramatic. The main melody returns but this time without the eighth-note interjections. This gesture is saved for the final push at m. 90 which leads to a rousing conclusion.