As the Days Become Shorter
General Info
Year: 2012
Duration: c. 8:15
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - 70.00 | Score Only - $10.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra Alto Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Saxophone
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
Other percussion:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Castenets
- Chimes
- China Cymbal
- Claves
- Cowbell
- Crash Cymbals
- Finger Cymbals
- Garden Weasel
- Gong
- Guiro
- High Bongos (2)
- High Hat
- Marimba
- Rain Stick
- Ride Cymbal
- Sandpaper Blocks
- Sizzle Cymbal
- Sleigh Bells
- Snare Drum
- Splash Cymbal
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Tom-Toms (4)
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
- Vibra-snap
- Wind Chimes (metal and bamboo)
- Wood Blocks (2)
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
As the Days Become Shorter was commissioned by Richard Hooper and the Lampasas High School Band, Lampasas, Texas, and was composed in the memory of Chris Cruz, 1989-2007, a member of the Lampasas High School Band who died in a car crash on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. Chris was a saxophone player, a percussionist, an Eagle Scout and a junior in high school.
This musical tribute is a celebration of life and spirit. The title refers to Chris’s favorite time of year, the end of summer and the start of fall, when the days become shorter and the activities begin. Band camp, football games, band competitions and the indomitable force of youth all are reflected in the energetic sounds and vibrant nature of this thrilling new work for wind band. In addition to a beautiful saxophone solo, the work calls for over 50 percussion instruments.
- Program Note by William V. Johnson
Media
Wingert-Jones Web site
Listening Library
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra (Gary P. Gilroy, conductor) - 27 October 2012
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
None discovered thus far.