About Time

Time...A concept that has baffled our greatest thinkers and philosophers. Once thought to be relentless and unmoving, Albert Einstein discovers that time is simply relative. Quantum physicists propose many theories about time. When did it all begin? And when...will it end? 

About Time is an exploration of the inescapable realities of time itself.  The show utilizes many different concepts including rhythmic mixed meters (dotted quarter-note vs. quarter-note for instance), the fact that our time eventually comes to an end, as well as a play on the title utilizing long phrases and members of the ensemble who eventually come in at the last second! 

• • Original Music by John Max McFarland

Show Duration: 7:26 (Includes preshow time)

Tempo Range: 76, 160 BPM

Instrumentation: 

• Winds:
  
  • Piccolo
  • Flute
    
  • Clarinet 1, 2
    
  • Alto Saxophone
  • Tenor Saxophone
    
  • Baritone Saxophone
  • Trumpet 1, 2
  • Mellophone
    
  • Trombone
  • Baritone
  • Tuba
    
• Percussion:
  • Glockenspiel/Xylophone (1 Player)
  • Vibraphone 1, 2
    
  • Marimba 1, 2
  • Synthesizer
    
  • Sampler
    
  • Drumset
  • Percussion 1, 2
  • Snares
  • Tenors
  • 4 Bass Drums (5 Bass Drum part available upon request)