Bluegrass Moments
General Info
Year: 2004
Duration: c. 8:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Wingert-Jones
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $50.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00
Movements
1. In the Mountains –
2. Through the Mist –
3. Under the Moonshine –
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
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-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Crash Cymbals
- Sleigh Bells
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Triangle
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This charming three-movement work was inspired by the natural beauty of the Kentucky, "The Bluegrass State." A variety of styles, and an attractive, folk feel that even includes hand claps make this one stand apart. Movements include: In the Mountains; Through the Mist and Under the Moonshine.
- Program Note from publisher
Commissioned by the Northern Kentucky Junior High School Select Band 2003.
Media
State Ratings
- Alabama: Class CC
- Kansas: III
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- University of Kentucky (Lexington) Concert Band (Michael Hudson, conductor) - 25 October 2020
- Washington (Utah) City Community Band (Ruth Batt, conductor) – 19 February 2016
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Bluegrass Moments (2004)
- Heartland (2007)
Resources
- Blocher, L. (2004). Bluegrass Moments [score]. Wingert-Jones: Kansas City, Mo.
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Larry R. Blocher." Accessed 20 November 2020