Purple Mountain Heather
General Info
Year: 2019
Duration: c. 4:20
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00; (digital) - $65.00 | Score Only (print) - $10.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Chimes
- Crash Cymbals
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Vibraphone
- Wind Chimes
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
In the late summer months, the Scottish countryside is covered by the heather flower. Purple in color, it makes the otherwise harsh landscape a place of tranquil beauty. In this adaptation of the Scottish folk song Wild Mountain Thyme, composer Michael J. Miller’s Purple Mountain Heather captures the serenity of the Scottish moors in full bloom. Flowing melodies phrased with expressive shaping are passed throughout the ensemble, creating heartfelt drama for all to enjoy.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
- Texas: II. Complete
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- L. V. Berkner High School (Richardson, Tx.) Symphonic Band I (Frank Troyka, conductor) - 18 December 2019 (2019 Midwest Clinic)
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Berceuse (as arranger) (c. 1896/2021)
- Big, Bad and Blue (2022)
- Canyon Exclamations (2018)
- Cosmic Expedition (2018)
- Expedition (2016)
- Next Generation Fanfare (2017/2019)
- Tribute for Band (as arranger) (2017)
- Volksleider
- Our Motto
- Purple Mountain Heather (2019)
- Seconds (2020)
- Sunbeam Dances (2019)
Resources
- Michael J. Miller website Accessed 18 December 2019
- Perusal score