Last Generation (2024)
Instrumentation: Saxophone Orchestra (SSSAAAATTTTBBB)
Length: 6'00
 
The eighth movement from The Last Tree.
 
“We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it.” - Barack Obama
 
The final movement of the suite offers a glimmer of hope. Although climate change is already here, we can still attempt to mitigate against its worst effects and even without political support, if everyone acts on an individual level we can make a huge impact. Some of the most effective ways to reduce your personal carbon footprint are to eat less (or ideally no) meat and reduce your food waste, buy second-hand items (and reject fast fashion), use public transport rather than driving and reduce the number of flights you take.
 
Recorded on the album The Last Tree.
 
Digital download of score and parts (PDF)