Description
Program Notes
Bursting with joyful energy and optimism, "Seize the Sunlight" captures the heart of taking chances and embracing opportunities. A bright and uplifting theme unfolds, symbolising the dawn of a new day and the promise of a fresh start. Warmth and vitality prevail throughout, inviting listeners to seize every moment of every day, because as long as the sun is still shining, there are still countless moments of potential within reach. Ultimately the piece concludes with triumph and fulfilment, leaving a sense of hope, inspiration, and infinite possibilities.
Composer Bio
Dani Maree Ashmore is a Melbourne-based composer and musician. She began her musical journey during her schooling years, formally learning violin and cello. However, over the years she self-taught and performed with many different instruments including piano, guitar, electric bass, and percussion. Currently she enjoys both writing for and being actively involved as a percussionist with local orchestras and concert bands.
Her composition journey began as a singer-songwriter, performing her own music and writing songs for local musical theatre. After completing a Bachelor of Applied Music (Composition) at Box Hill Institute in 2014, she began specialising in writing orchestral music and film scores. Throughout her career, Dani has composed both original works and arrangements for various ensembles including wind bands and orchestras. Additionally, her music has been featured in short films, advertisements and music videos; many of which were competition finalists. Ultimately, Dani aims to write music that is both fun to play and enjoyable to listen to.
Instrumentation: Picc, Fl 1 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Cl 1 2 3, Bs Cl, A Sax 1 2, T Sax 1 2, B Sax, Bb Tpt 1 2 3, F Hns 1 2, Trom 1 2, Bass Trom, Eupho (TC & BC), Tuba, Double Bass (opt. Bass Guitar), Percussion (Tympani, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Hi-hats, Suspended Cymbal, Wind Chimes, Guiro, Triangle, Glock, Xylophone)