Pacific Trilogy, A

Tommy Joe Fry

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General Info

Year: 2002
Duration: c. 8:15
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Southern Music Co.
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $139.95 | Score Only (print) - $18.95

Movements

1. Multnomah Falls
2. Crater Lake
3. Bonneville on the Columbia

Instrumentation

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Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Inspired by the many glorious waterfulls and the power and beauty of the Columbia River during the composer's visit to Oregon. This piece is a monothematic work with each of the three movements based on the theme first presented by the horns in the opening movement. Each of the three movements represents a particular waterful:

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
Audio CD: Charles A Sprague High School Wind Ensemble (Ike Nail, conductor) - 2001

State Ratings

Alabama: Class A
Louisiana: IV
Maryland: V
Texas: IV. Complete

Performances

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Charles A. Sprague High School (Salem, Ore.) Wind Ensemble (Ike Nail, conductor) – 20 December 2001 (2001 Midwest Clinic)

Works for Winds by This Composer

Blasenfest (1967/1971/2002)
A Pacific Trilogy (2002)
Three Fanfare (1971)
Triptych
William Tell Overture (as editor; arr. Leidzen) (1829/1938/2007)
A Triumphal Exit for Concert Band (1978)
Two Fanfares for the Uncommon Band (1975)

Resources

Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Tommy Fry." Accessed 16 January 2021