Sonus Ventorum

From Wind Repertory Project
Claude T. Smith

Claude T. Smith


Subtitle: Sound of the Winds


General Info

Year: 1970
Duration: c. 6:10
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Claude T. Smith Publications, through C.L. Barnhouse Company
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo/Flute I
Flute II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra Alto Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
B-flat Trumpet I-II
E-flat Horn or Alto I-II-III-IV
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III-IV
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Gong
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

An early composition which was premiered by the Tr-State Honors Band in Enid, Oklahoma. The opening statement is slow and measured and sets the stage nicely for the rhythmic development section. The mixed meter 7/8 bars lay nicely with the flowing melodies and continue to sound fresh and innovative.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

  • Arkansas: III
  • Indiana: ISSMA SENIOR BAND GROUP II
  • Kansas: IV
  • Michigan: Senior High A
  • South Carolina: V
  • Tennessee: IV
  • Virginia: V


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Smith, C. (1970). Sonus Ventorum: (Sound of the Winds) [score]. Wingert-Jones: Kansas City, Mo.