Daughtrey - Evenstar (Version 2)

Drawing its inspiration and title from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Evening Star," EvenStar is a lullaby for euphonium, tuba, and piano that tugs at the heart strings with its bittersweet harmonies and soaring, lyrical melodies. Genre: Trio for Euphonium, Tuba, & Piano | # of Players: 3  Level: Medium | Duration: 6:30  Instrumentation Euphonium Tuba Piano Program Notes EvenStar draws its inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “Evening Star.” I set out to compose a lullaby for euphonium, tuba, & keyboard percussion so I naturally approached the piece as if I was writing for the human voice. The original melodies found throughout the euphonium & tuba align perfectly with the words for Poe’s poem. 'Evening Star' by Edgar Allan Poe 'Twas noontide of summer, And mid-time of night; And stars, in their orbits, Shone pale, thro' the light Of the brighter, cold moon, 'Mid planets her slaves, Herself in the Heavens,  Her beam on the waves. I gazed awhile On h