Maelstrom, The

From Wind Repertory Project
Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith


General Info

Year: 1997
Duration: c. 5:10
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $72.00   |  Score Only - $12.00


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 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
Baritone
Tuba
Timpani
Mallet Percussion
Percussion I-II, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Gong (or Tam-Tam)
  • Marimba
  • Shaker
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tom Toms
  • Triangle
  • Wind Chimes


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Commissioned for the 1996-1997 Thunder Bay Jr. High School 8th Grade Concert Band, Alpena, Michigan, Raymond R. Reynolds, Director.

The Maelstrom derives its title from an aquatic event of enormous intensity. Although the term is used in other settings, it refers to a whirlpool of immense size and strength, constantly circling upon itself while drawing into its center all who see and hear its activities.

- Program Note by composer


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State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • Tar River Community Band (Greenville, N.C.) (James E. Mauser, Jr., conductor) – 23 March 2019
  • North Shore Summer Music Experience, Duluth, Minnesota (Mark Whitlock, conductor) - 28 June 2014
  • Kaimuki (Hi.) Middle School Intermediate Concert Band (Derek Fujio, conductor) - 10 April 2010
  • Palisades High School (Nathaniel Kirby, conductor) - May 2007


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