Spitfire!
General Info
Year: 2008
Duration: c. 4:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Cost: Score & Parts - $65.00 | Score Only - $10.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
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
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells (or Glockenspiel)
- Brake Drum
- Chimes (or Tubular Bells)
- China Cymbals
- Claves
- Cow Bell
- Crash Cymbals
- Floor Tom
- Gong (or Tam tam)
- Hi-hat
- Maracas
- Marimba
- Sizzle Cymbals
- Sleigh Bells
- Snare Drum
- Splash Cymbals
- Suspended Cymbals
- Tambourine
- Temple Blocks
- Triangle
- Vibra Slap
- Vibraphone
- Whip
- Wind Chimes
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
During World War II the British used a very fast fighter plane called the Spitfire, and borrowing this exciting name seemed appropriate as the composer set out to write a very fast and energetic concert work for high school bands. Spitfire! was composed for the San Joaquin County Music Educators Association High School Honor Band and was premiered in January 2007.
This work begins fast and energetic, and moves at rapid speeds throughout the complex rhythms and driving accents from all players during the short piece. Ranges in the work are not taxing, although the rapid, driving and relentless rhythms can become trying for the players if they are not ready for a quick journey in the key of G minor.
- Program note by the composer
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
- Audio CD: WMEA 2010 Gala All State Capital Concert (Larry Sutherland, conductor)
State Ratings
- Maine: HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE BAND CATEGORY 2
- South Carolina: IV
- Tennessee: III
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Florida International University (Miami) Symphonic Band (Brenton F. Alson, conductor) - 18 April 2023
- McClellan College (Waco, Tx.) Symphonic Band (Jon Conrad, conductor) - 30 November 2020
- Selma (Calif.) High School Wind Ensemble (Alex Lima, conductor) -16 March 2018 (2018 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
- California State University, Fresno, Symphonic Band (Steven McKeithen, conductor) - 26 March 2017 (2017 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
- Hanford (Calif.) West High School Symphonic Band (Lisa Butts, conductor) - 11 March 2016 (2016 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
- Clovis (Calif.) High School Wind Ensemble (Esmeralda Rocha Lozano, conductor) - 11 March 2016 (2016 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
- Ohio State University (Columbus) University Band (Matt King, conductor) – 18 February 2016
Works for Winds by This Composer
- 49er Spirit! (2015)
- All About Christmas (2014)
- Almost Autumn (2017)
- Always with Grace (2011)
- Angels Diggin' It! (2010)
- As the Days Become Shorter (2012)
- At the Speed of Light (2004)
- At Water’s Edge (2006)
- Ave Maria Para Nossa Mãe (2004)
- Beacon of Polaris (2012)
- Beyond the Summit (2008)
- Burnin' Hot (2017)
- Celebration at Lake Sequoia (2006)
- Chasing Joaquin Murrietta (2006)
- Christmas Legends (2005)
- Christmas Meditation (2016)
- A Christmas Remembrance (2012)
- Christmas in the Valley of Kings (as arranger) (2019)
- Cool Joe (2015)
- Crossfire (2015)
- Dances for Sem Yeto (2010)
- Defenders of the Wall (2015)
- Dragon Wars (2018)
- E for Eternity (2014)
- Energetikos (2010)
- Essay in Courage (2004)
- The Explorers (2015)
- Fanfare and Festival (2000/2010)
- Fanfare for UC Merced (2007)
- Fire and Lightning! (2018)
- Fire! (2004)
- Forever, in a Golden Paradise (2017)
- Four Dance Episodes (2005)
- From Four and Beyond (2007)
- Furioso (2016)
- Galop (2015)
- Ghost Town (2013)
- Golden Sierra Reflections (2006)
- Heart of the City (2009)
- Heartbeat Five (2007)
- Heartbreak in the Motherlode (2017)
- The Helmsman (2013)
- Heroica (2004)
- Heron Bay (2002/2004)
- In Regal Wonder (as arranger) (2016)
- Insurrection (2013)
- Jam On! (2019)
- Jammin' on the Rooftop (as arranger) (2008)
- Jangle Bells (as arranger) (2013)
- Jingle Parade (2016)
- Jingle, Jolly, Jingle! (2018)
- Joie de Vivre (2011)
- Jolly Ol' Dude (2009)
- Lament and Jig for Mickey (2014)
- A Lasting Legacy (2020)
- A Legacy of Dreams (2008)
- The Legend of Black Bart (2013)
- Lullaby and Dance for Duane (2016)
- March for a Mentor (2009)
- MegaForce (2016)
- Miracle on Prince Street (2018)
- Music of the Spheres (as arranger) (1915/2017)
- My Irish Hart (2020)
- The Night Heron (2003)
- Noble Gestures (2009)
- An Obvious Love (2014)
- Of Wind and Fire (2017)
- Onward! (2006)
- The Phoenix (2014)
- Power Drive (2014)
- Quest for Excellence (2006)
- Reindeer Paws (2020)
- Reperio Veritatis (2020)
- Rockin' Through the Snow (2015)
- A Ruckus in Murphy (2012)
- Saiai No Sensei (2021)
- Sand Castles (2008)
- Sidewalk Learnin' (2019)
- Sphinx (2005)
- Spirit of Olympus (2016)
- Spirit of the Bells (2019)
- Spitfire! (2008)
- Steam Donkey (2022)
- Steven's Song (2012)
- Take the Ribbons (2013)
- Three Stars of Tennessee (2007/2009)
- Time to Say Goodbye (2013)
- To the Highest Standard! (2015)
- To the Kingsburg Legends (2010)
- Toward a Northern Star (2002)
- Triumphant Celebration! (2017)
- Vale, Brother Augustine (2018)
- We Wish You a Coolcat Christmas (2012)
- Westward Trek (2017)
- Wild Fire (2013)
- Wild Wyatt! (2010)
- Windy City Holiday (2013)
- Wonders of the Season (2017)
- The Wooden Clock (2015)
- Yo Angels, Deck Them Halls! (2018)
Resources
- Gilroy, G. (2008). Spitfire! [score]. Wingert-Jones Publications; Kansas City, Mo.