Sound of the Eastern Shore, The

Justin Williams

General Info

Year: 2018
Duration: c. 3:35
Difficulty: III-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $72.00 | Score Only (print) - $10.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
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
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass (optional)
Piano (optional)
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

Bass Drum
Crash Cymbals
Hi-Hat
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Triangle
Wind Chimes

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

This dynamic work was commissioned by and dedicated to the Daphne High School Wind Ensemble in Daphne, Alabama, a charming Gulf Coast town known as "The Jubilee City." The title of the piece is a reference to the school's marching band, known as "The Sound of the Eastern Shore." The composer's visit to the town inspired the composition as the melodies are intended to be a jubilant celebration of the history and character of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The piece begins with a bold, aggressive fanfare that introduces a vibrant main section with smooth, carefree melodic material representing a calm, Gulf Coast sunset. The piece soon becomes more intense and emotional as it reaches an energetic transition passage that leads to a dramatic restatement of the opening fanfare. A sudden accelerando then drives the piece to a powerful and victorious conclusion.

-Program Note from The Instrumentalist

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Works for Winds by This Composer

And Hope Led Them Home
At the Movies - The Classics (as arranger) (2015)
At the Movies with John Wlliams (as arranger) (2016)
October Farewell
Songs of Joy!
The Sound of the Eastern Shore (2018)
Suite from "Man of La Mancha" (as arranger)

Resources

"New Music Reviews." The Instrumentalist. September 2018, 29-30.
Perusal score