Symphony for Winds

From Wind Repertory Project
Donald Erb

Donald Erb


General Info

Year: 1989 / 1995 / 2003
Duration: c. 12:00
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Cost Score and Parts (print) - $358.95   |   Score Only (print) - $31.95


Movements

1. ♩= 132-144
2. ♩= c. 48
3. ♩= c. 60


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
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-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano/Celesta (Celesta optional but preferred)
Synthesizer (DX7 or similar synthesizer)
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drums (2)
  • Bongos (2)
  • Chimes
  • Claves (or Wood Block)
  • Glockenspiel
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal (large)
  • Tam-tam (3: 2 normal, 1 large)
  • Tenor Drum (or Snare Drum)
  • Timbales (2)
  • Tom-toms (2)
  • Tuned Drums (6: 1 set 2 graduated, 1 set 4 graduated)
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Symphony for Winds is dedicated to the York High School Concert Band, Ronald H. Polancich, conductor. This work was commissioned by the York Community High School Music Department, Elmhurst, Illinois: Judith Marderosian, Department Chair, Ronald H. Polancich, Director of Bands; Curtis J. Merrill, Associate Director of Bands; Kevin Miller, Orchestra Director; Bruce Moss, Former Director of Bands.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Erb, D. (1995). Symphony for Winds, March 1989 [score]. Merion Music: Bryn Mawr, Penn.
  • Perusal score