Instrumentation: Concert Band (Grade 3.5)
Duration: 4’00”
Program Note:
Teal Fusion is a vibrant and groovy work for concert band. As the title alludes, the music takes heavy inspiration from the jazz fusion genre, melding spicy extended harmonies with bouncy rhythms and basslines. Fusion bands like Dirty Loops, Casiopea, Snarky Puppy, and T-Square inspire the exuberant and upbeat atmosphere of the piece.
Teal Fusion was written for the Manistee Community Band in 2024. Manistee is a gorgeous city in western Michigan, just off of Lake Michigan. The ‘teal’ component of the title comes from the blend of Manistee’s lush green forests and clear blue waters, as well as fitting into the fusion theme in general.
Chris Evan Hass, Composer 