Hate To See You Go

Commissioned by Fred Lange at Davis High School in California. A farewell to his graduating seniors. Piece in three sections. First is a choral in a rubato style (I've been told it sounds like 'Georgia' but that was not the original intent.) Some exposed passages for bass trombone. Second section is a swing tune based on 'Doxy' changes with interchangable backgrounds so that anyone may solo. This section is a fast swing where the drummer trades 'threes' with the ensemble. Tricky ensemble writing. Recap returns to half time swing for a powerful shout chorus and a last statement of the chorale. Bass trombone is again exposed at the end. Soft quiet ending based on a 'polychord.' Lead trumpet - E above high C. Open for solos. No doubles.