For the End of Time (Live at World Premiere, 24 February 2017) by Kat Felicis Ioco

Performed by the 2016-2017 University of Northwestern - St. Paul Symphonic Band (directed by John S. Herlihy)at their Winter Concert on 24 February 2017.
Conductor: Kat Felicis Ioco
Soloists: Madeline Sytsma, horn; Anthony Korpi, trumpet; Jacob Jungck, euphonium
(p) 2017

A sudden thought: two large drum hits followed by a minor horn solo; ethereal landscape of tinkling percussion; massive chordal brass. That initial idea became the beginning of "For the End of Time" with few modifications, and the rest of it came from development of the primary theme (introduced in the horn solo) and other bursts of inspiration. A sense of mystery pervades throughout, as open brass chords evoke the shrouded past while the changing meters and open ending alludes to the unknown future. The combination of ancient and forthcoming events along with grandiose and even bombastic intensity culminates into an overarching apocalyptic flair, thus providing the Revelation-esque title of "For the End of Time".

If you are a band director and interested in performing this composition, contact me via katfelicisioco.com; "For the End of Time" is unpublished as of 27 February 2017, but that will hopefully change soon.