Ouroboros

Ouroboros was composed in late 2023 to early 2024. It was selected for the SCM Wind Band Reading Competition in 2023. It was premiered at the 2025 NSW State Band Championships by the Canberra City Band, as an Own Choice selection.

 

Duration: c. 13 minutes 30 seconds

Approximate Grade: 4.5

This work is inspired by the ouroboros - an ancient symbol depicting a snake or dragon eating its own tail, which represents everlasting cycles. The main cycle it is associated with is the cycle of life and death.

There are four main sections in this piece, with each reflecting a stage of this cycle - I. Beginning, II. Growth, III. Decay, IV. Renewal. 

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Performances:

Caberra City Band. Date TBC. Conducted by Shilong Ye. NSW State Band Championships, Venue.  International Premiere.

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Price: $200