Journey of the Bonfire

William Owens

General Info

Year: 2017
Duration: c. 1:55
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $40.00; (digital) - $40.00 | Score Only (print) - $5.00

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:

Bar Chimes
Bass Drum
Bells
Crash Cymbals
Ship's Bell
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Triangle

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Throw off the bowlines and catch the wind in your sails with this exciting musical maritime adventure. The majestic opening statement builds anticipation as the bowlines are released, and a brisk allegro section fills the sails and sets out for the horizon. The sound of a ship's bell adds to the feel of a bold adventure on the open seas!

- Program Note from publisher

To the passionate sailor, little else compares with the thrill of exploring a limitless world of wind and light completely void of borders. Dedicated to Linda McDavitt, this spirited work portrays the splendor and majesty of navigating the great waters. The title of the work, Journey of the Bonfire, was inspired by the name of Ms. McDavitt’s sailboat, Bonfire. The majestic opening of the music typifies a beautiful day for sailing when perfect weather and a stalwart sea-ready vessel entice excitement and anticipation. As the tempo suddenly becomes quick and brisk, the journey is now at hand! A ship’s bell can be heard intermittently throughout the piece to further characterize the joy of the sail.

- Program Note from Wind Symphony of Clovis concert program, 19 December 2018