Sunrise on South Padre

Description

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Glockenspiel, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Percussion 2, Tambourine, Triangle, Wind Chimes, Percussion 3, Castanets, Maracas, Percussion 4, Claves, Temple Block — This original work for developing bands was composed in January of 2019 when the composer ran a 10K from Port Isabel to Louis Backyard on South Padre Island at the break of day. This composition starts off slowly as the sun rises, alternating between 3/4 and 4/4 time. Students will have multiple opportunities to practice time signature changes, different ostinato rhythms, and dynamic levels as the race unfolds. When young ensembles strive for their best sound and balance, the music truly shines. The metronome markings and articulations, like the steady pounding of a runner's feet, are important to play correctly. Written about Texas’ South Padre Island, this concert and contest selection will introduce performers to easy alternating time signatures. Starting slowly to represent the sun rising, the day soon begins with a faster section featuring different ostinato rhythms, varied dynamics and active percussion writing. Performing the articulations at the indicated tempo is a challenge but it sounds good at any appropriate tempo.