The second edition of Fog has stayed mostly similar to the original version, with standardized orchestration, and some changes in voicings to better fit the instruments. The piece consists of two main sections. The first section from the beginning to m. 80 in g minor, the second from m. 81 to the end in F Major. The whole piece is built entirely off the melody introduced in the first 8 bars. This chorale-like statement is played under everything from the beginning to measure 73. All other melodies and harmonies intertwine with this chorale and build off one another. This represents a fog bank slowly rolling in as the texture keeps getting thicker and thicker. While Fog can represent the literal weather event it is also meant to represent the struggles that we go through daily. The struggle to overcome challenges or as in the case of Fog the struggle to keep going when you feel lost. As this piece builds and builds you feel more lost, you get more stressed and anxious as you have no idea where you are or what is going on. The music, however, keeps moving forward. As it keeps moving forward you realize that this is the secret to getting out of the fog. If you keep moving forward with consistency, confidence, and determination, the fog will eventually clear and better days will be ahead.

Orchestration: Piccolo, 2-Flutes, Oboe, 2-Bassoons, Contrabassoon (optional), 3-Clarinets in B-Flat, Bass Clarinet in B-Flat, Contrabass Clarinet in B-Flat (optional), 2-Alto Saxophones in E-Flat, Tenor Saxophone in B-Flat, Baritone Saxophone in E-Flat, 3-Trumpets in B-Flat, 4-Horns in F, 2-Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonuim, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (Snare Drum), Percussion 2 (Tambourine, Tam-Tam, Bass Drum), Percussion 3 (Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Triangle), Mallets 1 (Xylophone, Glockenspiel), Mallets 2 (Marimba, Chimes), Double Bass

Difficulty: Grade 3

Weather Cycle: Snow, Fog, Rain, Wind

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