Earthdawn

From Wind Repertory Project
Randall Standridge

Randall Standridge


General Info

Year: 2019 / 2020
Duration: c. 4:15
Difficulty: II-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Randall Standridge
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $70.00; (digital) - $60.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Trumpet

Part 2

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet

Part 3

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • F Horn

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • F Horn

Part 5

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba

Synth
Timpani
Percussion

  • Bass Drum
  • Bongo
  • China Cymbal
  • Cowbell
  • Low Djembe (or Tom-tom)
  • Marimba
  • Rainstick (or Shaker)
  • Shaker
  • Splash Cymbal
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Imagine that every day holds the possibility of hope. Imagine that every day holds the possibility of goodness and love. Imagine that every day holds the potential for creation. These are the ideas that spawned Earthdawn.

This works paints the picture of a lush landscape that begins to wake as the first rays of sunlight bring its colors to life. The opening segment is calm, but holds a sense of anticipation as the instruments enter one by one, adding their voices to the growing chorus. Finally, a primal scream signals the beginning of a celebration. The rest of the work is a dance for the Earth and all who inhabit it.

On a more practical side, this work explores some very specific ideas for young ensembles. The primary focus is on rhythm, dynamic expression, and polyphony. With this in mind, I limited the ranges and technical demands as much as I could, and I tried to ensure that all instrument groups had melodic moments to help develop the ENTIRE band, and not just part of it. Also, careful consideration was given to cross-cueing to allow this work to be performed by as many instrumentation situations as possible.

Earthdawn was commissioned by the Otto Shortell Middle School [Wampsville, N.Y.] 7th and 8th Grade Band and their director, Nicholas J. Anderalli. I wish to thank them for allowing me to create something really different and for trusting me with the process.

Peace, Love, and Music.

- Program Note by composer


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • North Ridgeville (Ohio) High School Combined Bands (Hailey Bryson, conductor) - 28 January 2024 (Severance Music Center, Cleveland)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville University Concert Band (John Korak, conductor) - 1 March 2022
  • Stiles Middle School (Leander, Tx.) Honors Band (Darcy Vogt Williams, conductor) - 17 December 2021 (2021 Midwest Clinic)
  • Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College Wind Ensemble (A.J. Beu, conductor) - 29 April 2021
  • University of Iowa (Iowa City) University Band (Joshua Neuenschwander, conductor) - 7 December 2020


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