Star Above, Shine Brightly

From Wind Repertory Project
Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages


General Info

Year: 2001
Duration: c. 4:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Company, Inc
Cost: Score and Parts - $50.00   |   Score - $7.50


Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Eb Contrabass 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-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bell Tree
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Field Drum
  • Glockenspiel
  • Gong (or Tam-Tam) (large)
  • Marimba
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle
  • Wind Chimes


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This beautiful ballad for concert band is based on a melody written by the composer's father. Skillfully scored to expose students to more complex harmonies reminiscent of Percy Aldridge Grainger, this wonderful piece explores chorales, chamber music, and full ensemble writing.

Star Above, Shine Brightly was written for Mom, Dad, Robert Miller and the Columbia Concert Band.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


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