World of Wonder
General Info
Year: 2017
Duration: c. 2:55
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Musica Propria
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $90.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00
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
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bongos
- Cabasa
- Chimes
- Crash Cymbals
- Orchestra Chimes
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
World of Wonder was commissioned by the Riverwatch Middle School Band, Suwanee, Georgia, Matt Koperniak, Director. I was impressed by the school's core beliefs which focus on developing a happy, healthy, and hardy environment for all. It is their belief that by developing a culture based on these three principles they will maximize student success, not only within school, but within life. Upon reflection, a happy, healthy and hardy community would be a sight to behold – a wonder. It is a vision for the future that the RMS students, faculty and staff embrace. This work springs from these ideals and is dedicated to those who are working to make it a reality – dedicated to those creating a World of Wonder,
- Program Note by composer
World of Wonder was commissioned by the Riverwatch Symphonic Band to open their Midwest performance. There are three sections to this piece, each corresponding to the core Riverwatch beliefs: Happy, Healthy, and Hardy. At Riverwatch, it is their belief that by developing a happy, healthy, and hardy culture for all they will maximize student success not only within school, but within life. With a student population representing over 70 different countries, Riverwatch Middle School embodies a world of diverse cultures.
- Program Note from Riverwatch Middle School Symphonic Band concert program, 21 December 2017
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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- Riverwatch Middle School (Suwanee, Ga.) Symphonic Band (Matt Koperniak, conductor) - 21 December 2017 (2017 Midwest Clinic) *Premiere Performance*
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Akatonbo (2005)
- Beaver's Delight
- Blow, Eastern Winds (2015)
- Chatwood Springs
- Concerto No. 1
- Escapade (2001)
- Fanfare for a New Day (2017)
- For Lauren with Joy
- Grand Ledge Fantasy
- Jubilation Garden
- Kenneth Fanfare, The
- Lincoln's Lamp
- Moishe's Miracle
- Navajo Code Talkers
- New Horizons (2002)
- Perseverance (2021)
- Resounding Joy (2018)
- Road from Aphonia, The
- Serendipity
- Space: Dreams and Adventures
- Space Fanfare
- Suite - Lo Rejoice
- Sweet Light's Reflection
- Take Flight
- Through Chocolate-Brown Eyes
- Tomorrow's Calling
- Un Bel Di (as arranger) (1904/1997)
- Uplifted
- Water Fanfare (2008)
- Whimsical Lane
- Winds of the Quadrumvirate
- World of Wonder (2017)
- Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
Resources
- Joseph Spaniola website Accessed 15 December 2017
- Perusal score