Commissioned by the family of Amundson's former student, Eric Drotning, who suddenly lost his life in 2005, The Gift is a beautiful meditative work for full orchestra. The work is based on a motive derived from Eric's name (ECDG) and quotes the hymn O Day Full of Grace. About 8 minutes in length, The Gift was composed in January, 2008 and it is one of Amundson's most emotionally engaging works.
Instrumentation: 3322/4331/tymp/3 perc./strings
Martin Luther College, Jun. 16, 2017
St. Olaf College, 6 perf., Dec. 1, 2016 - Mar. 11, 2017
Hesston College, Apr. 26, 2015
Southern Crescent Symphony, May 17, 2015
Dauphin Way Methodist, Dec. 13, 2015
Music Association of Minnetonka, Dec. 7 & 14, 2012
Atlanta Symphony, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2011
Minnetonka Symphony, Dec. 11 & 18, 2011
Trinity Downtown, Houston, TX, Dec. 3, 4, 2011
Gustavus Adolphus College Orchestra, 7 perf, 2010
TourBartlesville Symphony, January 17, 2009
Blaine H.S. Orchestra, May 28, 2009
St. Olaf Christmas Festival - December 4, 5, 6, 7, 20
St. Olaf Orchestra - January 25, 26, 31, February 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 2008
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