Goodnight, Goodnight

From Wind Repertory Project
Steve Danyew

Steve Danyew


General Info

Year: 2008 / 2010
Duration: c. 5:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Choir
Publisher: Steve Danyew
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $99.99   |   Score Only (print) - $25.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
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 I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Originally written for SATB Choir, this captivating, chorale-like piece showcases the band’s colors and expressive qualities – sure to become a favorite for ensemble and audience member alike,

Goodnight, Goodnight was written for the Bethel College Wind Ensemble, Timothy Shade, conductor. Here is the poem that inspired this work:

Goodnight, Goodnight
by Ashley Danyew

Sun sets low beneath the sky
Leaves all in golden state
Stars glow at edge of twilight
And here I stay, your words await

Goodnight, Goodnight

Sky a shade of midnight blue
Moon in its glowing fate
The world at peace is a calming view
And here I stay, your words await

Goodnight, Goodnight

Distance leaves us far apart
So at midnight if I may
Wish upon the brightest star
And hear your voice so softly say

Goodnight, Goodnight

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

  • Tennessee: II


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • University of South Alabama (Mobile) Symphony Band (Jason Rinehart, conductor) – 26 September 2017
  • University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) Symphonic Band (Benjamin Lorenzo, conductor) – 1 May 2016
  • Iowa State University Symphonic Band – October 2014


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Perusal score
  • Spurlin, Corey. "Goodnight, Goodnight." In Teaching Music through Performance in Band. Volume 11, Compiled and edited by Richard Miles, 192-199. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2018.
  • Steve Danyew website Accessed 5 May 2016