Furioso

Gary P. Gilroy

General Info

Year: 2015
Duration: c. 5:30
Difficulty: IV 1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Gary P. Gilroy Productions
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $99.00 | Score Only (print) - $20.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
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
Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Brake Drum (2)
Cabasa
Chimes
Chinaboy
Claves
Concert Tom (4)
Crash Cymbals
Crotales
Floor Tom
Gong
Hi-Hat
Jam Block
Marimba
Ride Cymbal
Slapstick, large
Sleigh Bells
Snare Drum
Splash Cymbal
Suspended Cymbal
Triangle
Vibra-slap
Wind Chimes
Wood Block (2)
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Furioso was commissioned by the Northern California Band Association to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It was premiered by the 2016 NCBA All-Northern High School Honor Band with Dr. Joan deAlbuquerque conducting in the Atherton Auditorium at San Joaquin Delta College. Composer Gary P. Gilroy writes the following about Furioso:

I was very honored to receive a second commission (Take the Ribbons was commissioned for the 2011 NCBA All-Northern High School Honor Band) from the Northern California Band Association and felt very confident writing for the group since I have served as conductor of the band less than five years ago. I also felt fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Joan deAlbuquerque who I’ve known for years as a friend and colleague. Dr. deAlbuquerque is especially familiar to me because my son, Nicholas P. Gilroy, studied with her during his undergraduate years at California State University, Long Beach. Nick always had wonderful things to say about Dr. deAlbuquerque and it was clear to me that he respected her tremendously. He really enjoyed working with her.
In writing Furioso I was quite confident that I was writing for a very fine high school honor band. This composition is not meant for the average school band but only for a group with mature players who are ready for a challenge. The tempi and dynamic ranges are extreme, to say the least. Intense and persistent energy is essential for a successful performance. And only a seasoned conductor with experienced players could survive the constant shifting of meters.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

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California State University Fresno Wind Orchestra (Kevin Misakian, conductor) - 11 September 2020 (virtual)
James C. Enochs High School (Modesto, Calif.) Wind Ensemble (Phil Vallejo, conductor) – 11 May 2017
California State University, Fresno, Wind Orchestra (Gary P. Gilroy, conductor) - 11 March 2016 (2016 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
Northern California Band Association All-Northern Honor Bands (Joan DeAlbuquerque, conductor) – 17 January 2016 – *Premiere Performance*

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

"New Music Reviews." The Instrumentalist, 71/10 (May 2017), p. 33.
Perusal score