Following is a key change and a joyous statement of "Tyler's theme" by the full ensemble, representing the many people whose lives were touched by Tyler - a loving celebration. Tyler was a leader in both the school and the community and the music of this section expresses that leadership. The alto saxophone melody segues into a proud and courageous statement (derived from the theme) played dramatically by the brass with the woodwinds answering with phrases of Tyler's theme. From the onset of the work, one should notice that this is not an elegy for Tyler, but an expression of admiration and celebration of his life. The melody is filled with warmth, which I hope expresses Tyler Caruso's character. This represents "Tyler's theme" and seems to be apropo as Tyler played the alto saxophone. The melody, sung by the alto saxophone at the beginning of the work, comprises the sole melodic material of the work. The members of the wind ensemble unanimously agreed that this would be a wonderful and appropriate title for the work. And, most recently, the title came as a suggestion from a friend of Tyler's, who found the phrase, "the echo never fades" in a poem written by Tyler. This gave me the final piece of information that helped me put this work together. After starting work on the piece last month, I received an e-mail from Tyler's mother, Marilyn Caruso, who attache information on the Tyler Bell Caruso Memorial Scholarship. I was truly moved and agreed to write a piece of music which would honor and pay tribute to the memory of such a fine human being. They shared their grief and their fondest memories of a young man who was highly regarded by his peers and by the community. In the days that followed I began to receive e-mails from students about the loss of their friend, Tyler Caruso. I closed the conversation by saying I would think it over. Charles, Illinois, called me and asked if I would write a work such as this, I was reluctant.
Charles East High School Wind Ensemble in St. Taking on the task of composing a piece of music in memory of someone who has passed can be a formidable one.
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