Red Giant

From Wind Repertory Project
Jorge L. Vargas

Jorge L. Vargas


General Info

Year: 2019
Duration: c. 2:45
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music Pub.
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $58.00; (digital) - $58.00   |   Score Only (print) - $8.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
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 (5 players), including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This fast-paced composition depicts a dying star in its final stages of existence as it expands and engulfs everything in its path. A soft, somewhat aggressive opening section builds in intensity as instruments are added. Bold melodies, powerful chords, and driving percussion are followed by a short and soft passage for upper wood- winds featuring an optional flute solo. The intensity then returns in a dramatic final section that concludes the piece.

- Program Note from The Instrumentalist


This piece illustrates one of the final stages of a star in its life cycle. A red giant expands quickly, becoming much larger than the star was for a majority of its lifetime.

- Program Note by Allie Smith for the Keller High School Wind Ensemble concert program, 16 December 2021


Media


State Ratings

  • Texas: II. Complete


Performances

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