Portsmouth Reflections
General Info
Year: 2004
Duration: c. 2:40
Difficulty: II-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: [https://kjos.com/portsmouth-reflections.html Neil A. Kjos
Cost: Score and Parts - $55.00 | Score Only - $6.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet/Cornet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Electric Bass
Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Crash Cymbals
- Hi-Hat
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Wood Block
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Written as a tribute to the seafaring and shipbuilding traditions of Portsmouth, Virginia, this enchanting and heartfelt composition overflows with colorful sonorities and rich textures. The percussion section has a big role in solidifying tempo changes, while the flutes are responsible for introducing the main theme. The rich melody moves throughout the band, incorporating several countermelodies and interesting effects in the percussion.
- Program Note from publisher
Dedicated to the Churchland Middle School Band, Portsmouth, Virginia, Mary Gugler, director.
- Program Note from score
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
- Audio CD: Virginia Wind Symphony (Dennis J. Zeisler, conductor) - 2004
State Ratings
- Louisiana: II
- Texas: II. Complete
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Thomas Grover Middle School Band (West Windsor Township, N.J.) - 2012
- Virginia Wind Symphony (Norfolk) (Dennis J. Zeisler, conductor) – 17 December 2004 (2004 Midwest Clinic)
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Resources
- Michael Oare website Accessed 3 February 2022
- Perusal score