On Pinta Island
General Info
Year: 2020
Duration: c. 3:35
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Eighth Note Publication
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $50.00
Instrumentation (Flexible)
Full Score
Part 1
- Flute
- Oboe
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- B-flat Trumpet
- Violin
Part 2
- Oboe
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- B-flat Trumpet
- Violin
Part 3
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- B-flat Tenor Saxophone
- Horn in F
- Viola
Part 4
- Bassoon
- B-flat Tenor Saxophone
- Trombone
- Euphonium
- Cello
Part 5
- Bassoon
- B-flat Bass Clarinet
- E-flat Baritone Saxophone
- Trombone
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- Cello
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Cabasa
- Orchestra Bells
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Triangle
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This slow ballad depicts the final days of Lonesome George, who died in 2012 as the last of the giant Galapagos tortoises of Pinta Island. An opening solo is the prelude for an extremely expressive melody that builds to an emotional finish. Students will be challenged both emotionally and musically with this simple but descriptive lyrical piece.
- Program Note from publisher
Lonesome George was a male Pinta Island tortoise (Chelonoidis abingdonii) and the last known individual of the species. In his last years, he was known as the rarest creature in the world. George serves as an important symbol for conservation efforts in the Galápagos Islands and throughout the world.
- Program Note from Wikipedia
Performance Notes
Can be played by a minimum of five wind/string players. Percussion parts are not required but add a lot to the overall ensemble sound.
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- On Pinta Island (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
- Sailor's Delight (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
All Wind Works
- An American Town (2018)
- Bananas on Parade
- The Boy Knight
- Centurion Fanfare
- Chasing the Trail (2019)
- Dancing Games (2019)
- Data Drive (2018)
- Entry of the Pendragon (2019)
- Laura Lee
- On Pinta Island (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
- Sailors’ Delight (2018)
- Sailor's Delight (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
Resources
- Lonesome George, Wikipedia. Accessed 24 July 2020