Steven's Song
General Info
Year: 2012
Duration: c. 5:20
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Gary P. Gilroy Productions
Cost: Score and Parts - $79.00 | Score Only - $20.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass 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
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano
Timpani
Mallet Percussion I-II
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bells
- Chimes
- Crotales
- Finger Cymbals
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
- Wind Chimes
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Steven's Song was commissioned by and dedicated to the Wantagh High School Band, Wantagh, New York, Mindy Dragovich, conductor, and the Steven Nathaniel Wolkoff Foundation, in memory of Steven Wolkoff. A former member of the Wantagh High School Band, Steven played trumpet and later found a passion for writing and performing on bass guitar. Professionally, Steven won an Emmy for his work at Freewheel.com. In 2008 Steven's life was cut short by a drunk driver who caused a five-car collision in California. He was only 31 years old.
This composition is a quiet and moving work, and is meant to serve as a tribute to the life of Steven Wolkoff. It makes use of simple, yet haunting harmonies and a melody that will stay with the listener long after its final notes have finished sounding. The use of piano and the metallic percussion instruments such as bells, crotales, vibraphone, chimes, assorted triangles, finger cymbals and wind chimes, are the composer's attempt to capture the heart and warmth of this gentleman who was taken from our world far too early.
- Program Note from publisher
This is a solemn dedicatory work. The quiet atmospheric beginning episode features piano and metallic percussion instruments. The imaginative scoring highlights both woodwind and brass choirs in the early going. A lyrical trumpet solo leads to a powerful and climactic closing section, but the work ends quietly as it began. The extensive percussion scoring needs at least eight players, including timpani (two) and three mallet players covering chimes, crotales, bells, and vibes. Additional equipment includes assorted Latin percussion, triangles, finger cymbals and wind chimes.
- Program Note from The Instrumentalist, June/July 2013
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Fresno (Calif.) City College Wind Ensemble (Elisha Wilson, conductor) – 23 March 2019
- Fresno (Calif.) City College Wind Ensemble (Dale Engstrom, conductor) - 13 March 2016 (2016 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Wind Ensemble (Elizabeth Peterson, conductor) - 2 March 2016 (81st Annual ABA National Convention)
- Bullard (Calif.) High School Wind Ensemble (Matthew Carrolll, conductor) - 21 March 2014 (2014 Sutherland Wind Festival, Fresno, Calif.)
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- 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)