Communion

From Wind Repertory Project
Carl Strommen

Carl Strommen


General Info

Year: 2007
Duration: c. 5:35
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00; (digital) - $65.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute (Piccolo)
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-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tenor Drum
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Friends and musicians that play in a band share the special bond of friendship recognized in this work. The "coming together" of friends and musicians is represented by a variety of musical emotions. The thematic material is introduced in a chorale. The composition then moves towards a climactic conclusion with a strong brass melody embellished by woodwind flourishes.

- Program Note from publisher


Communion is dedicated to the memory of Rianna Winchester and Jonathan Hicks. As embers of the East Paulding Band, they brought a vitality and enthusiasm to this outstanding organization that will greatly be missed, and, as the title suggests, there was a "coming together" of friends, band members and community.

Commissioned by the East Paulding High School Band, Dallas, Georgia, Ron Becton and Debbie Davis, Directors, in memory of Jonathan Hicks and Rianna Winchester.

The work uses the Irish hymn Be Thou My Vision as a central theme; the East Paulding Band had used this melody as a favorite warmup.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Florida: III
  • Louisiana: II
  • Texas: II. Complete


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

  • Sundance (Flex instrumentation) (2012/2014)


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