Symphony for Winds

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Eb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Clarinet in Bb 4, Clarinet in Bb 5, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Alto Saxophone 1, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Trumpet in Bb 4, Piccolo Trumpet, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Tenor Trombone 1, Alto Trombone, Tenor Trombone 2, Tenor Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Euphonium 1, Euphonium 2, Tuba 1, Tuba 2, Tuba 3, Double Bass, Piano, Percussion, Timpani, Marimba, Vibraphone, Chime, Xylophone, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Maracas, Castanets, Suspended Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam — This 20-minute symphony for winds was commissioned, premiered and recorded by the United States Marine Band in honor of the 225th anniversary. Set in three movements, the first movement is dramatic, fast and rhythmic. "Speedy Winds," the second movement, is a short, whirling showcase for the woodwinds. The final movement is a slow passacaglia based on on the hymn, "God of our Fathers," the official hymn of the US Military. The work ends with a solemn and moving statement of this hymn. This is the study score, sized at 9x12.

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