Eternal Peaks

From Wind Repertory Project
Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith


General Info

Year: 2006
Duration: c. 6:30
Difficulty: II-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00   |   Score Only (print) - $9.00


Movements

1. In Stone and Shadow
2. Twilight
3. Avalanche


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
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Concert Tom
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Marimba
  • Shakers
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle, small
  • Vibraphone (optional)
  • Wind Chimes
  • Xylophone (optional)


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Colorado: Land of mountains, rivers, canyons and dreams. It is a state where national monuments are the legacy of the most powerful and artistic forms of nature, past and present. The natural beauty of this region of the United States was the inspiration of Eternal Peaks. If one listens carefully, they may hear the panoramic beauty of a Colorado sunrise with the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop. The power of the dinosaurs, the menacing sheer angles of jagged rocks and the thunder of ancient drums combine to form the first movement entitled In Stone and Shadow. In contrast, Twilight seeks to capture the majestic yet delicate scenery at perhaps the most beautiful time of the day. The final movement, entitled Avalanche, brings together musical and visual imagery to the ost powerful of conclusions.

- Program Note from score


Commissioned by and dedicated to the Sagewood Middle School Music Program of Parker, Colorado, Kurt Stroman and Jennifer Needham, Directors.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Indiana: ISSMA SENIOR BAND GROUP III
  • North Carolina: III
  • Tennessee: III
  • West Virginia: III


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