Into the Blue

Ryan, William

About the work

The piece was commissioned by the ‘Meet the Composer’ scheme, for Lawrence High School, in 1996. The title is taken from the final words of a poem by Jason Sherwood, which is sung by the choir. The piece is dedicated to ‘Joshua’.

First Performance: 1996, Lawrence High School

Technical notes

Many doubled parts permit many variations in the performing forces. 4 timpani are required, and there are three other percussion parts

Origin

Meet the Composer and Lawrence High School