Exhortation

Gary Gazlay

General Info

Year: 2011
Duration: c. 1:35
Difficulty: I-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00 | Score Only (print) - $7.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Electric Bass
Rehearsal Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Crash Cymbals
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

From the composer of the best-selling Champions comes another fun and dynamic piece. Join in the celebration with strong melodies and engaging rhythms in all parts.

- Program Note from publisher

The title of Exhortation is taken from the works "exhort," which means "giving of earnest advice or encouragement," and was inspired by I Thessalonians 5:11. It was composed for the band members of the Madison County Central School, 2008-2009.

Exhortation is dedicated to my colleague and friend Chuck Perego, who recently retired from Augusta Raa Middle School located in Tallahassee, Florida. Chuck was an outstanding teacher, and for 35 years I have valued his advice and encouragement. It is my hope that Exhortation will provide students with a song that they will enjoy learning to play and provide other music educators with a teaching tool that can be used in helping to motivate and encourage their students.

- Program Note by composer

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

Louisiana: I
Texas: I. Complete

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Shanghai Community International School (Hangzhou, China) Intermediate Band (Jason Mott, conductor) – 1 December 2015

Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

Votum (Flex instrumentation) (2013)

All Wind Works

Achievement (2009)
Celebration March (2010)
Champions (2007)
Contempora (2013)
Declaration (2010)
Exhortation (2011)
Fortis (2009)
Impactus (2011)
Jellybeans (2007)
Majestica (2010)
Momentium (2009)
Pathway March (2013)
Votum (Flex instrumentation) (2013)

Resources

Gary Gazlay website Accessed 20 August 2021
Gazlay, G. (2011). Exhortation [score]. Neil A. Kjos Music Company: San Diego, Calif.
Perusal score