Rhapsodic Celebration

Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon

This work bears the designation Opus 144.

General Info

Year: 2011
Duration: c. 5:55
Difficulty: IV-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00; (digital) - $85.00   |   Score Only (print) - $11.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo/Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
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
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:

• Bass Drum
• Bells
• Crash Cymbals
• Snare Drum
• Suspended Cymbal
• Tambourine
• Triangle

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

This multi-faceted work includes three brief connected and musical tableaus that each presents its own distinct mood and style. The opening Intrada explores 6/8 time using an uplifting fanfare and rhythmical motifs. The slower Serenade provides contrast that begins with an alto saxophone solo, then utilizes the full ensemble to create warm, rich timbres in this gentle and lyrical movement. The closing Galop is as tuneful as it is technical, providing the ensemble with an energetic and fast-paced romp to conclude this delightful piece.

- Program Note by publisher

Commissioned by the East Meadow High School Wind Ensemble, East Meadow, New York, Joel Levy, director.

- Program Note from score

Commercial Discography

None discovered thus far.

Media

• Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

• Florida: V
• Tennessee: V

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

• Collins High School (Suwanee, Ga.) Wind Symphony (Jeremy Lumpkin, conductor) – 31 January 2020
• Encore Concert Band (Mokena, Ill.) (Bill Schuetter, conductor) – 20 October 2019
• Homestead High School (Cupertino, Calif.) Wind Ensemble II (Eric Weingartner, conductor) - 13 April 2018 (2018 San Joaquin Valley (Calif.) Concert Band Invitational)
• First Coast Wind Ensemble (Jacksonville, Fla.) (Robert Sheldon, conductor) – 23 February 2013

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• West Highlands Sojourn (Flex instrumentation) (1993/2014)

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Resources

• Perusal score
• Robert Sheldon website
• Sheldon, R. (2011). Rhapsodic Celebration [score]. Alfred Pubishing: [Van Nuys, Calif.].