Spirit of the Winds

From Wind Repertory Project
Robert W. Smith

Robert W. Smith


General Info

Year: 2007
Duration: c. 5:15
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score & Parts - $50.00   |   Score Only - $7.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
French Horn I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion I-II-III-IV; including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bar Chimes
  • Cymbals (crash and suspended)
  • Glockenspiel
  • Marimba
  • Snare Drum
  • Timpani
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle
  • Tubular Bells
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Spirit of the Winds, a concert/festival work for the developing band, was inspired by the beautiful Temecula Valley of California. Each year, the sky over the valley is filled with hot air balloons creating a visual sight that is not soon forgotten. Of course, balloons are unable to "steer" and must fly with the gentle breezes of the air current. As a result, those subject to the "spirit of the winds" can find themselves over festival grounds or floating above the beautiful Temecula Valley vineyards. Beginning with a bold, yet mysterious statement, the introduction gives way to a soaring melody as our flight begins. Cascading figures in the woodwinds create the effect of wind currents followed by a beautiful secondary melodic statement. The original theme returns leading to a very energetic conclusion. Accessible to a wide range of concert bands, Spirit of the Winds provides multiple teaching opportunities and will be enjoyed by both performer and audience.


Spirit of the Winds was commissioned by and is dedicated to the Vail Ranch Middle School Band of Temecula, California, Tom McMahon, director.

Program Note from Publisher Web-site


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State Ratings

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