Blaze of Glory

Robert Sheldon

Robert Sheldon

This work bears the designation Opus 88

General Info

Year: 2003
Duration: c. 4:15
Difficulty: II-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00; (digital) - $55.00   |   Score Only (print) - $6.00

Instrumentation

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

• Bass Drum
• Bells
• Crash Cymbals
• Snare Drum
• Suspended Cymbal

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

This outstanding overture begins with a declamatory statement in the woodwinds. The heroic melody subsides to a softer section which still retains the energy of the piece. A beautiful lyrical section places emphasis on musicality with plenty of opportunities for rubato. The return of the opening theme brings the work to a triumphant conclusion. This work is very characteristic of Robert Sheldon's exceptional writing for young bands.

- Program Note from publisher

Commissioned by the Southwestern Oklahoma Band Directors Association.

- Program Note from score

Media

• Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

• Alabama: Class C
• Georgia: III
• South Carolina: III
• Tennessee: III
• West Virginia: II

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

• Lindenwood University (St. Charles, Mo.) Wind Ensemble (Grace Cooke, conductor) - 14 March 2022
• River Ridge High School (Woodstock, Ga.) Wind Ensemble – 2020

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Resources

• Robert Sheldon website Accessed 1 April 2022