Three Scottish Vistas

William Owens

General Info

Year: 2007
Duration: c. 4:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $85.00 | Score Only - $13.00

Movements

1. The Proud People - 1:11
2. The South of Skye - 2:07
3. Glasgow, the West End - 1:51

Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
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
Bb Trumpet/Cornet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Crash Cymbals
Marching Bass Drum
Marching Snare Drum
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Tenor Drum
Triangle
Wind Chimes
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Commissioned by the California Band Directors Association for the 2007 California All-State Middle School Honors Band

-Program Note by score

This short three-movement work paints a picture of one of the most beautiful and historically rich countries in the world. The first movement, This Proud People, quotes bits of Scotland the Brave, the unofficial anthem of Scotland, before introducing the sounds of a traditional pipe and drum band. The second movement, The South of Skye, pays tribute to countless quiet sandy beaches and small islands. The final movement,Glasgow, the West End, salutes this culturally rich area with a wild fiery jig that continues to accelerate to a powerful conclusion.

-Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

Michigan: Senior High C
Michigan: Junior High AA

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Lincoln Middle School (Santa Monica, Calif.) Wind Symphony (Salvador Muñoz, conductor) - 22 February 2020 (2020 CASMEC Conference, Fresno)
Montclair (N.J.) Community Band (Jim Wasko, conductor) - 23 November 2014
Skyline Varsity Band (Mich.) (Jason Smith,conductor) - 2011

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Resources

Owens, W. (2007). Three Scottish Vistas [score]. FJH Music: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
William Owens website Accessed 29 August 2021