Shadow of Stirling Bridge, The
General Info
Year: 2020
Duration: c. 3:30
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Manuscript
Cost: Score and Parts - Contact composer
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Crotales
- Snare Drum
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
On September 11, 1297, the Scottish fought for their independence from the British at Stirling Bridge across the River Forth. The Scottish forces, led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray, were victorious over the British at this battle. The event cast a shadow on history, legend, and popular culture, and the theme of an unexpected victory by the oppressed over their persecutor is one that resonates with all audiences.
The Shadow of Stirling Bridge for chamber winds attempts to evoke the resolve of that small but determined force going into battle against an overwhelming foe, and through sacrifice and determination ending up victorious.
- Program Note by composer
Commissioned by the UCA [University of Central Arkansas] Wind Ensemble.
- Program Note from score
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- University of Central Arkansas (Conway) Wind Ensemble (Ricky Brooks, conductor) - 17 November 2020 *Premiere Performance*
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Broceliande (2019)
- The Shadow of Stirling Bridge (2020)
Resources
- John Vinzant, personal correspondence, May 2021
- John Vinzant website Accessed 17 November 2020