Solace in the Wind

From Wind Repertory Project
Kevin Day

Kevin Day (arr. Josh Trentadue)


General Info

Year: 2020 / 2023
Duration: c. 5:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Saxophone choir, contrabass, and percussion
Publisher: Murphy Music Press
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $125.00 | Score Only (print) - $25.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
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
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Double Bass
Piano/Celesta
Harp (optional)
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Glockenspiel
  • Marimba (two players)
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Vibraphone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

I initially wrote Solace in the Wind during a time of contention and strife in the United States. This was a time that I was filled with anxiety about the global pandemic, and the further division of our nation, and so I needed to find a way to breathe easier.

In my personal life, I find solace in nature and often will go on drives or long walks, or just sit outside, close my eyes and feel the breeze against my face. I believe very much that the wind speaks to me and helps me to realize that everything will be okay. The wind brings me back to the present moment and ultimately, helps me to find my center again.

Solace in the Wind was originally commissioned by Robert Dale Cox for the Pride and Joy Saxophone Choir in Greenville, North Carolina.

- Program Note by composer


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Hellgate High School (Missoula, Mt.) Wind Ensemble (Jesse Dochnahl, conductor) - 4 March 2024
  • Jefferson College (Hillsboro, Mo.) Wind Ensemble (Elke Overton, conductor) - 5 December 2023
  • Cazadero (Ca.) Junior High Concert Band (John Burn, conductor) - 22 July 2023


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


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Resources