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Helmsman, The
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General Info
Year: 2012
Duration: c. 3:50
Difficulty: II 1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Gary P Gilroy Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $69.00 | Score Only - $20.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet/Bassoon
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba/E-flat Baritone Saxophone
String Bass
Timpani
Mallet Percussion I-II
Percussion I-II-III
(Percussion detail desired)
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The Helmsman was commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association for the 2012 All-Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band. It was premiered with the composer conducting on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Iowa Bandmasters convention in Iowa.
It is a respectful nod of appreciation for the life of leadership of Dr. Myron Welch, Emeritus Professor and former Director of Bands Emeritus at the University of Iowa. The composer knows Myron Welch as a sincere and genuine man who has made it his life's practice to lead by example. Dr. Welch is respected worldwide and is known as one of the leaders or "helmsmen" of the state of Iowa, a state that boasts many great names in the band world, including Karl King and Meredith Willson.
A former colleague had these kind words to offer about Dr. Myron Welch:"My observation was that he worked hard and expected the same from those around him, yet he remained positive, cordial and humble. As host of the annual University of Iowa Honor Band and the Summer All-State Music Camp, he provided opportunities for many advanced high school students. He also had many directors to juggle at these events and did so very well. I never got the "ivory tower" feeling from him. Coming from a smaller school, I always felt he gave me equal time and respect compared to the directors from closer and larger programs. He still remembers me by name and remains friendly when we see each other at the May Bandmasters Conference."
- Program note by publisher
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- California State University, Fresno, Concert Band (David Fullmer, conductor) - 5 May 2013
- Iowa Bandsmasters Association 8th Grade Honor Band (Gary Gilroy, conductor) - 2012
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- 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)