Persia, The

From Wind Repertory Project
Catherine McMichael

Catherine McMichael


This work is the second movement of McMichael's suite Great Lakes Voyage.


General Info

Year: 2007
Duration: c. 5:00
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00   |   Score Only (print) - $15.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
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-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Chimes
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Ideal scoring for a young band, The Persia is an excellent piece illustrating the programmatic nature of music. Based on a tune also known as Port Huron's Rockbound Shore, this piece musically portrays the essence of a Great Lakes voyage.

- Program Note from publisher


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State Ratings

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Performances

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  • United States Coast Guard Band (Adam R. Williamson, conductor) - 4 August 2019 (Bay Harbor, Mich.)


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