Commissioned by Robert Shaw.

This score contains 2 sets/movements.

Set I (part of this score) is to be performed before intermission (ca. 4′).Sets II-VI (separate scores) are to be performed during intermission. (ca. 20′)

Sets VII (in this score) is to be performed after intermission (ca 18′).

Sets I and VII can be performed as one continuous work, entitled Set VIII.

Sets II – VI, which use subsets of the full orchestra may also be performed seperately.