Duration 1'43

Entrance/Exit for brass quintet is a concise and engaging work composed in 2004 as a gift to the renowned American Brass Quintet, honoring the composer's fruitful and sustained collaboration with the group spanning from 1986 onward. Despite its modest duration of just over ninety seconds, this piece captures a complete musical narrative with remarkable economy. The work opens with a charming and gracious introduction that immediately establishes its character. It then evolves into a section brimming with comic exuberance, where the ensemble nearly loses control in its exhilarating abandon. The harmonic and rhythmic tensions mount as the music careens forward with playful abandon. Yet just when the composition seems headed toward delightful chaos, it skillfully rights itself with a confident and brilliant final flourish that brings satisfying closure. This witty and unpretentious gem demonstrates that profound musicality and entertainment need not demand lengthy exposition. Perfect for concert programming or recital contexts, Entrance/Exit showcases the brilliant sonorities and agility of the brass quintet while maintaining an infectious sense of humor throughout.