Soaring Hawk, The
From Wind Repertory Project
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General Info
Year: 1990
Duration: c. 10:00
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Composer's Editions dist. by Hal Leonard, Inc
Cost: Score and Parts - $150.00 | Score - $0.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
Eb Soprano Clarinet
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bb Contrabass Clarinet
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Cornet (in Bb) I-II-III
Flugelhorn (in Bb)
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Piano
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V-VI, including:
- Bass Drum
- Claves
- Congas
- Cymbals (crash and suspended)
- Glockenspiel
- Maracas
- Marimba
- Snare Drum
- Tambourine
- Tam-Tam
- Temple Blocks
- Timpani
- Triangle (2)
- Tubular Bells
- Vibraphone
- Wind Chimes
- Wood Blocks
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The Soaring Hawk was inspired by meditating (with some degree of jealousy) upon the various experiences in the life of a hawk, a creature that is certainly a proud symbol of many things that are good in this world. A landscape is initially painted: the domain is surveyed by the hawk. Eventually, the hawk must fly, severing its physical bonds to the earth - what a joy to beat the wings and ride the wind! As the hawk soars overhead, the textures and rhythms of the earth below become its music. A sense of remorse is ever present, however, as the ancient memories of the earth below conflict with current visions of a land so totally affected by the presence of man. Gone are the abundant trees, tall grasses, clear waters, and pure air known by the hawk's ancestors. And yet, there are exhilarating and optimistic feelings in being alive in today's world, in spite of its many shortcomings. So much comes into its proper perspective when seen from above. Ah, that we all could soar above this earth!
Program Note by Timothy Mahr
Commercial Discography
- Audio CD: Rutgers Wind Symphony (William Berz, conductor).
- Audio CD: University of New Hampshire Wind Symphony (Andrew Boysen, Jr., conductor).
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Recent Performances
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Additional Works for Winds by this Composer
- All Hail the Power
- Argentum
- Bridge Square March
- Carolina Folk Dream
- Daydream
- Endurance
- Everyday Hero
- Fanfare And Grand March
- Fantasia In G
- Flourish
- Hey!
- Hymn And Celebration
- Immigrant Dreams
- Imprints
- Inaugural Dances
- Into The Air!
- Mighty March, A
- Mourning Dances
- Noble Element
- Quiet Place To Think, A
- Sol Solator
- Spring Divertimento
- Uncle Lumpy's Garage
- View From The Mountaintop
- When I Close My Eyes, I See Dancers
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