Quiet River

From Wind Repertory Project
David Holsinger

David Holsinger


General Info

Year: 2011
Duration: c. 5:35
Difficulty: III-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: TRN Music Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00   |   Score Only (print) - $8.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
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
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano (optional)
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Marimba
  • Orchestra Bells
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

... Sometimes poets guilelessly pen verse for the joy of writing. Sometimes painters and artists simply paint to express their inner joy -- or turmoil -- and create a moment in time that is meant to be “personal.” And sometimes composers -- or even the performing musician -- unpretentiously write or play for no other provocation than for the inner joy of expressing themselves in music. These are the special joys that creative people seem to relish in during their day-to-day lives -- It’s like having a secret source for the release of the cares ... or joys ... or disappointments ... or vexation of the moment.

It sure beats kicking the dog (which, of course, I would never do). I’m not sure whence this composition emerged. I really wanted to write a dashing and energetic piece. It’s been a great fall semester and I’ve had some wonderful events (and awards) come my way, and it seemed like a great time for “celebration” music. And yet, here’s this gentle, almost introspective, composition.

It is what it is. Enjoy.

- Program Note by composer


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