Pieces of Glass

Leslie Gilreath

Subtitle: Homage to Phillip Glass

General Info

Year: 2019
Duration: c. 3:35
Difficulty: III-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $70.00 | Score Only (print) - $15.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

Bass Drum
Concert Tom
Crash Cymbals
Crotales or Bells
Hi-Hat
Suspended Cymbal
Triangle
Vibraphone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Inspired by the minimalism of Philip Glass, Pieces of Glass is a dynamic work for young band that takes listeners on a journey through delicate staccato iterations, and sweeping lyrical passages, and powerful chordal punches.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Washington State University (Pullman) Symphonic Band (Troy Bennefield, conductor) – 6 February 2020
Furman Honor Band (Greenville, S.C.) – 23 November 2019

Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

Oppositional Elements (Flex instrumentation) (2021)

All Wind Works

From Whence They Came (2019)
In My Perfect Place (2018)
Many a Glorious Morning I Have Seen (2021)
Only Light, Only Love (2018)
Oppositional Elements (Flex instrumentation) (2021)
Pieces of Glass (2019)
Sarcophagus (2018)

Resources

Gilreath, L. (2019). Pieces of Glass: Homage to Phillip Glass [score]. C. Alan Publications: Greensboro, N.C.
Leslie Gilreath website Accessed 7 February 2020
Perusal score