Sailing Songs

From Wind Repertory Project
Elliot Del Borgo

Elliot Del Borgo


General Info

Year: 1995
Duration: c. 6:11
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts - $65.00   |   Score Only - $6.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo/Flute I
Flute II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
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
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Bongos
  • Claves
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tom-Tom
  • Wood Block
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Based on three familiar songs about sailors and the sea, this symphonic setting makes use of the unique colors and sonorities of the concert band. The piece features both rhythmic and melodic interest in all parts, with a careful consideration given to the playability of the piece.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Alabama: Class CC
  • Mississippi: V-A
  • North Carolina: IV
  • South Carolina: IV
  • Tennessee: IV
  • Virginia: IV


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Del Borgo, E. (1995). Sailing Songs [score]. Alfred: [s.l.]