Winds of Change (Standridge)

From Wind Repertory Project
Randall Standridge

Randall Standridge


General Info

Year: 2016
Duration: c. 5:40
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00; (digital) - $85.00   |   Score Only (print) - $11.00


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
Synthesizer
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • China Cymbals
  • Crotales
  • Finger Cymbals
  • Hi-Hat
  • Log Drum (optional Woodblocks)
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Crash Cymbal
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tam-Tam
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone
  • Wind Chimes


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

In recent years, Oklahoma has seen a great increase in the development of wind energy. This development in sustainable energy sources and the winds that flow across the great state serve as the inspiration for this composition. The piece begins by depicting the great open spaces that stretch for miles across the Oklahoma landscape. Small gusts of wind (represented by scalar and arpeggiated passages in the mallets and woodwinds) dance across the landscape. The piece picks up pace as the wind races across the land, turning the turbines and charging towards the future.

Winds of Change was commissioned by the Southwestern Oklahoma Band Director's Association.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Alabama: Class BB


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • NorthWinds Symphonic Band (Kansas City, Mo.) (John Bell, conductor) - 23 February 2020
  • Beaver County Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Ambridge, Penn.) (Kevin Newton, conductor) – 27 March 2019
  • Poland (Ohio) Seminary High School Wind Ensemble (Jeff Hvizdos, conductor) – 27 February 2018
  • Southwest Oklahoma Band Directors Association Symphonic Honor Band – February 2016 *Premiere Performance*


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources