Winter Dances

From Wind Repertory Project
Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages


General Info

Year: 2001
Duration: c. 6:00
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Company, Inc.
Cost: Score and Parts - $80.00   |   Score Only - $7.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
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-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Glockenspiel
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle
  • Wind Chime
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This vibrant work opens with a brilliant fanfare highlighted by woodwind embellishments, followed by an exciting and spirited dancelike movement. In the tradition of festival-winner Summer Dances, this composition evolves from a simple theme and develops throughout. A slow, lyrical section provides opportunities for chamber ensemble work before the opening fanfare is reintroduced in a new and refreshing form.


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State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • University of Texas, Arlington, Symphonic Band (Christopher Evans, conductor) - 26 February 2023
  • Durham (N.C.) Community Concert Band (Tom Shaffer, conductor) - 15 December 2021
  • Killian (Tx.) Middle School Honors Band (Rob Chilton, conductor) - 16 February 2018 (2018 TMEA Conference, San Antonio)
  • Gateway Concert Band (Enumclaw, Wash.) (Jack Prindle, conductor) – 3 December 2017
  • Arkansas (Farmington) Winds Community Concert Band (Laura Jackson, conductor) – 18 December 2016
  • Clovis (Calif.) West High School Wind Symphony (John Lack, conductor) - 20 March 2015 (2015 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)


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