Chasing the Storm
General Info
Year: 2009
Duration: c. 3:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Northeastern Music Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $75.00 | Score Only (print) - $20.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
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-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano (reduction)
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Snare Drum
- Tambourine
- Tam-tam
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The inspiration for Chasing the Storm comes from the scientist who chases tornados and other wild storms. This exciting work sounds harder than it plays, featuring expressive playing, rich sounds and excitement. The percussion get a good workout and add greatly to the feel of this composition.
- Program Note adapted from publisher
Commercial Discography
- Audio CD: Clarksville Middle School Wind Ensemble (David Smith, conductor) - 2009
Media
State Ratings
- Indiana: ISSMA JH/MS/ELEM BAND GROUP I
- South Carolina: III
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Kishwaukee Concert Band (DeKalb County, Ill.) (David Lehman, conductor) – 13 October 2019
- Clarksville (Md.) Middle School Wind Ensemble (David Smith, conductor) – 16 December 2009 (2009 Midwest Clinic)
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Call of Destiny (2011)
- Chasing the Storm (2009)
Resources
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Billy Madison." Accessed 30 June 2021