Creed

From Wind Repertory Project
William Himes

William Himes


General Info

Year: 1988
Duration: c. 4:45
Difficulty: II 1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra Alto Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Saxophone
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
Cornets /Trumpets I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

A creed is a statement of belief. This piece, while not literally programmatic, seeks to convey a sense of affirmation and trust – those ideals considered to be the basis of humanity. The result is magic which is descriptive and atmospheric, conjuring a variety of moods ranging from reflection to exultation.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Alabama: Class CC
  • Georgia: III
  • Indiana: ISSMA JUNIOR BAND GROUP II
  • Kansas: II
  • Louisiana: II
  • Maryland: II
  • Michigan: Junior High B
  • Mississippi: II-A
  • North Carolina: III
  • Oklahoma: II-A
  • South Carolina: III
  • Tennessee: III
  • Virginia: III
  • Wisconsin: Event 3000 Concert Band Class M
  • West Virginia: III


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School Wind Ensemble (Vaughan, Ont., Can.) (Alice Leung, conductor) - 28 March 2023
  • Buchanan High School (Clovis, Calif.) Wind Symphony (John Lack, conductor) - 24 March 2023 (2023 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
  • Texas Lutheran University (Seguin) Symphonic Band (Richard Herrera, conductor) - 7 October 2022
  • Eastwood (Pemberville, Ohio) 8th Grade Band (Brian Myers, conductor) - 1 March 2021
  • Three Oaks Senior High School (Summerside, PEI, Can.) Grade 10 Symphonic Band (Jessica MacFarlane, conductor) - 7 May 2017
  • University of Louisville Community Band (Jason Cumberledge, conductor) - 17 April 2017
  • University of Louisville Invitational Honor Band (Concert Band) (Jason Cumberledge, conductor) - 29 January 2017
  • Hope Concert Band (Liverpool, U.K.) (Chris Tratt, conductor) – November 2015


Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Himes, W. (1988). Creed [score]. Neil A Kjos Music Co.: San Diego, Calif.
  • Miles, Richard B. 2000. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. Volume 3. Chicago: GIA Publications. pp. 138-141.
  • Perusal score