​THE MYTH OF INEXHAUSTIBILITY
a new soprano sax concerto consortium
The Myth of Inexhaustibility is a soprano sax concerto consortium commission led by saxophonist Bob Eason and the Stephen F. Austin State University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Tamey Anglley.
The piece's title and inspiration is derived from the notion that our natural resources will never run out, and the piece explores the overexploitation of our natural resources through four movements: Bison, Timber, Water, and Fuel, that are bookended by a prelude and postlude. Each is a resource that has been historically overharvested in American history. The work takes inspiration from the sounds of agricultural and industrial expansion with an Americana flavor in the harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic language, covering a broad range of emotions, from frantic development to despair to glimmers of hope, with challenging material for the saxophonist soloist.
The piece exists in both soprano sax and wind ensemble AND soprano sax and piano or fixed media versions.
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Wind ensemble instrumentation: 2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 3 Bb clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 2 alto saxes, 1 tenor sax, 1 baritone sax, 3 Bb trumpets, 4 horns, 2 tenor trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 euphonium, 1 tuba, 5 percussion, piano double bass, fixed media
Approx. 18 minutes in length. Grade 5+
Premiere 4/15/2025 by SFA Wind Ensemble
ABOUT BOB EASON
Hailed by Fanfare magazine for his “exceptional feel for elegance, wit… and tonal beauty,” Dr. Bob Eason is a saxophonist and educator.
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Eason is Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX where he teaches students of all backgrounds for careers in music. Eason maintains an active performance schedule throughout the United States, and has performed in Latin America, South America, and Asia as a guest artist at the invitation of international festivals. Eason is the soprano saxophonist and a founding member of the Kenari Quartet, an ensemble that has garnered acclaim through engaging performances, festival and educational residencies, and commissioning projects.
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Eason completed his Doctor of Music and Master of Music degrees at Indiana University, and he holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Houston. He proudly performs on Yamaha saxophones.
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Learn more about Bob on his website here.
