Postcards from tomorrow
for Brass Band
Tone Poem • 2021/2026
Grade 2.5 (easy) • 07:30 • FC Music Publishing
Also available for
Wind Band.
SBBW CSBB SBBC 2026
A new edition of the piece was published in 2026 and is now available.
This is the edition that will be required at the Swiss Brass Band Championships (SBBW CSBB SBBC 2026) in the 4th section.
The previous edition is no longer available.
Instrumentation : Standard BB, 4Perc(3.opt)
Postcards from Tomorrow originates from a simple image: children burying a box filled with drawings and objects, silent messengers addressed to their future selves. From this tradition emerges a broader question: what wishes do we hold for tomorrow, and what messages do we want to leave to future generations?
The work unfolds in three connected movements (attaca), conceived as postcards sent from the future.
I. Abandoned Blockhouses
(Blockhaus abandonnés)
The first movement reflects on the scars of history. Like abandoned blockhouses, traces of human violence remain long after the noise has faded. Unstable motifs give rise to an Earth theme, the work’s leitmotif, which gradually transforms into a cry of distress. The music then confronts the brutality of war before rising into a fanfare inspired by the Dies Irae, an ambiguous prayer oscillating between judgment and redemption.
II. Pagoda at the Lake
(La Pagode au bord du lac)
A place of memory and contemplation, the pagoda becomes a symbol of returning to what truly matters. This calm and meditative movement features a restrained musical language and highlights several solo voices. Its arch form (ABCBA) reflects the monument’s balance and harmony.
III. Building Bridges
(Construire des ponts)
The final movement opens a space of hope. After facing the past, it calls for connection, unity, and construction. A rhythmic ostinato acts as a sonic bridge between sections, forming a rondo that links memories to a future in the making. The music gradually builds energy toward a bright final statement.
In July 2021, this piece won first prize in the ‘La Bacchetta d'Oro’ composition competition.