Walking on Air

From Wind Repertory Project
Laura Estes

Laura Estes


General Info

Year: 2022
Duration: c. 3:15
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00; (digital) - $65.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Marimba
  • Shakers
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Sometimes life can be tricky. But sometimes, everything magically falls into place and nothing can go wrong -- almost like walking on air! With a key signature of Concert B-flat Major, young students will find Walking on Air an excellent introduction to interesting and uncommon accidentals not always present in a level II piece. Primarily using the Mixolydian mode with the addition of a lowered 6, the music playfully weaves between B-flat Major and B-flat Mixolydian, providing a fun and relaxing way for students to identify these modes aurally and visually. Along the way, there are several musical “surprises” for everybody’s enjoyment. I hope Walking on Air conveys a feeling of happiness and endless creative possibilities, and that you enjoy learning and performing it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

- Program Note adapted from composer


Awards

  • Women Band Directors International 2021 Composition Competition, winner


Media

State Ratings

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Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


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