Conquering Spirit
General Info
Year: 2009
Duration: c. 2:29
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Carl Fischer
Cost: Score and Parts - $75.00 | Score Only - $12.50
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
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
- Crash Cymbals
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Having the right attitude can help anyone accomplish great things. I know some students face great obstacles with family, health or economic issues and need a strong spirit to reach their goals. I wanted to write a piece that would be upbeat, strong and inspiring in honor of those students.
In this composition, I tried to begin with a vigorous fanfare that has lots of energy but would not be too difficult to perform. The piece then settles into a light dance melody that features the saxophone in an unusual 9/8-2/4 meter that is fun for students. Other simple melodies are layered and culminate in the return of the fanfare section.
I hope this bright, energetic work will be fun for your students and your audiences.
- Program Note by composer
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State Ratings
- North Carolina: IV
Performances
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