Thanksgiving

From Wind Repertory Project
J. Eric Schmidt

J. Eric Schmidt


Subtitle: Movement III from Symphony of Prayer


General Info

Year: 2005
Duration: c. 6:05
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $70.00; (digital) - $70.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

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

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Bongos
  • Claves
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Marimba
  • Military Snare Drum
  • Piccolo Snare Drum
  • Shakers, small
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Temple Blocks
  • Triangle
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The Symphony of Prayer is major work that explores the composer's own awakening faith. Beautiful and lyrical themes are juxtaposed against moments of mystery, darkness, revelation and prayerful entreaty.

In the third movement, Thanksgiving, the theme and variation form is taken to new heights with this breathtaking work. The theme is presented brightly in the brass, and then proceeds with five variations. A recap of the material ends with a short and swirling coda. The brisk pace and dance-like qualities brilliantly convey a joyous feeling.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

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Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • J. Eric Schmidt website Accessed 22 September 2018
  • Perusal score
  • Schmidt, J. (2005). Thanksgiving : (Mvt. III from "Symphony of prayer") [score]. Alfred Publishing: Van Nuys, Calif.