Key West Overture
General Info
Year: 2019
Duration: c. 9:00
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $125.00 | Score Only (print) - $13.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
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-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano
Timpani
Percussion (4 players), including:
- Bass Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Glockenspiel
- Marimba
- Mark Tree
- Ocean Drum
- Snare Drum
- Splash Cymbal
- Suspended Cymbal
- Triangle
- Whip
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The island of Key West, Florida, serves as the inspiration for Kjos Music's newest composer, Chandler Comer. The "daytime" theme depicts the vibrant tropical atmosphere, with rhythmic duets between solo instruments. The middle section's "nighttime" theme portrays the beautiful sunset, cool ocean breeze, and the overall mystique of the island.
Key West Overture is the winning composition of the 2018 Claude T Smith Memorial Band Composition Contest.
- Program Note from publisher
Dedicated to Robert A. Seidel and in loving memory of Carolyn Y. Seidel.
- Program Note from score
Awards
- Claude T Smith Memorial Band Composition Contest, 2018, winner.
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Beyond the Clouds (2010)
- Fanfare to Our Future (2021/2022)
- Key West Overture (2019)
- The Labyrinth (2014)
- Wind Power (2013)
Resources
- Chandler D. Comer website Accessed 19 August 2020
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Chandler Comer." Accessed 19 August 2020
- Perusal score