Nautical Bits and Pieces
Arranged by Michael Story
Subtitle: Based on Favorite Sea and River Songs
General Info
Year: 2014
Duration: c. 2:45
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $55.00 | Score Only - $9.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
B-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet
Horn in F
Trombone /Baritone/Bassoon
Tuba
Timpani (optional)
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Chimes
- Shaker
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Triangle
- Wind Chimes
- Wood Block
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
As the title suggests, this medley contains short excerpts from eight well-known sea and river songs. Initially marked “Bright,” the piece begins with Blow the Man Down, Spanish Ladies, and My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean. Although the tempo remains the same, the meter changes and the work continues with Song of the Volga Boatmen, Sloop John B, and Blow Ye Winds. The next part, Haul Away Joe, is suddenly slower, but the work ends triumphantly with Anchors Aweigh.
- Program Note from The Instrumentalist, November 2014, p. 40
Media
State Ratings
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Performances
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Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
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All Wind Works
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- Chant de Noël (as arranger) (2016)
- The Chase (2013)
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- Christmas Holiday March (2020)
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- Encore! (2013)
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- Shenandoah (as arranger with Smith) (2003)
- Shut Up and Dance (as arranger) (2014/2015)
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- Sleigh Ride (as arranger)
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Resources
None discovered thus far.