Perthshire Majesty

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Samuel Hazo
Samuel Hazo

Samuel Hazo

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General Info

Year: 2003
Duration: c. 4:40
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Cost: Score and Parts - $65.00    |   Score Only - $7.95


Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
English Horn
Bassoon
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
Bb Bass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone I-II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet (in Bb) I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III (Bass)
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Cymbal (suspended)
  • Snare Drum
  • Tubular Bells


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Perthshire Majesty was commissioned in January of 2003 by the Tara Winds of Atlanta, Georgia. (David Gregory, Conductor / Jay Wucher, Commissioning Committee Chairperson).

If you look up the derivation of the name "David Gregory," you will find that it means beloved watchman. I can not imagine a more accurate name for a person who has devoted himself to serve as a guardian and inspirer of people in all stages of life. Although I have only known Dr. David Gregory for roughly one year, he is the type of person whom I feel I have known my whole life. Furthermore, I have witnessed, through David's unique qualities in friendship and musicianship, his unequivocal compassion for those who wish to advance music and the quality of its education.

When David and the Tara Winds' membership commissioned me to compose a piece for their ensemble, I knew that the greatest challenge would be to create music that equaled the genuine warmth exhibited by the musicians I had gotten to know. Consequently, the graciousness of the Tara Winds' members predetermined the lush feel of this composition, but I still had to pinpoint a style in which to write. When I found out that David's ancestry lead back to County Perthshire in Scotland, the style was set. Perthshire Majesty, a Scottish ballad for wind band, was written for my friends in the Tara Winds of Atlanta, Georgia; conducted by my dear friend, Dr. David Gregory, President of the National Band Association.


Program Note by Samuel R. Hazo


Awards


Commercial Discography

None discovered thus far.


Audio Links


State Ratings

  • North Carolina: IV


Recent Performances

None discovered thus far.


Additional Works for Winds by this Composer

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