Persia, The
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
Media
(Needed - please join the WRP if you can help.)
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- United States Coast Guard Band (Adam R. Williamson, conductor) - 4 August 2019 (Bay Harbor, Mich.)
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Cape Breton Postcard (2005)
- Great Lake Voyage (2007)
- Legacy (2020)
- Pax (1992/2005)
- Sapphire (2000)
- Spirit of the Shannon (2005)
- Woodland Serenade and Rondo (2003)
Resources
- Catherine McMichael website Accessed 7 August 2019