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Silent Night, Sea of Light

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Heidi Joosten

Heidi Joosten


General Info

Year: 2014
Duration: c. 9:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: HRJ Music
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II-III-IV
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-VI
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III-IV
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba I-II
String Bass
Piano
Harp
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Crotales
  • Glockenspiel
  • Marimba
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone
  • Water Glasses


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Commissioned by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. John R. Stewart, Silent Night, Sea of Light represents the personal struggle and transition of the first time I moved away from home, comfort, family, and peace. In relocating to a large city from a very rural area, I found myself suffering from the dichotomy of the nights I was faced with: living in an area with unlimited opportunities but every square inch of space affected by artificial light at all times, or the peaceful evenings I was used to back home in a place of comfort where my personal goals and aspirations could never be fully realized. Through the struggle, I came to accept that, while I will call other places in my life “home”, my heart will always remain in Northern Wisconsin, and if I still can see the same constellations on occasion, I won’t ever be too far away.

- Program Note by composer


Media


State Ratings

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Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

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