Excelsior! (Owens)

From Wind Repertory Project
William Owens

William Owens


General Info

Year: 2008
Duration: c. 1:40
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00  |   Score Only (print) - $7.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
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
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Triangle
  • Wood Block


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

A bold opening statement gets this energetic march going before settling into a tuneful melody. A commanding bugle call introduces a new theme in the woodwinds along with a delightful countermelody in the euphoniums. Finally, everything comes together for a grand finale.

- Program Note from publisher


For the Abernathy (Texas) High School Band, Matt Knight, Director.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

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Performances

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