Blue Radiance

From Wind Repertory Project
Nicole Piunno

Nicole Piunno


General Info

Year: 2022
Duration: c. 5:00
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Murphy Music Press
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $140.00   |   Score Only (print) - $30.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo (optional)
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-VIII, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bongos
  • Cabasa
  • Crash Cymbals (suspended)
  • Marimba
  • Snare Drum
  • Splash Cymbal
  • Suspended Cymbal (medium)
  • Tambourine
  • Tom-Toms (2)
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone
  • Wood Block


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The idea for this piece came during an encounter with America Windows by Marc Chagall at the Art Institute of Chicago. My initial reaction to these stained-glass windows was one of peace as I observed the vibrant blue light fill the area. As I looked more closely at each panel, I was most intrigued by the left panel because it was filled with energetic musical images such as fiddles, a trumpeter, and various musical notes. The entire panel seemed both rich with harmony as well as melody. Blue Radiance is the result of what I hear when I look at this work of art and reflect on the role of light.

- Program Note by composer


Commissioned for the 47th Annual Libertyville Festival of Bands.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Cleveland (Ohio) Youth Wind Symphony Group II (Michael Komperda, conductor) - 3 March 2024
  • Libertyville (Ill.) High School Combined Bands (Justin Johnson, conductor) - 17 November 2022


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


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Resources