Description
A poignant balladic description of a memory of a New Mexico night sky, this lyrical piece encapsulates the feeling of wonder and humility felt when we stare out at a sky seemingly filled with hundreds of little moons. Beginning with subtle percussion and a cross-cued euphonium solo, a wistful theme is developed and passed throughout the ensemble. Multiple expressive demands related to phrasing, balance, listening, and tone let you teach these in a composition that sounds harder than it is. Use this ballad as a contrast to your opener in concert or as a second selection in festival or contest performances.
Author: Peter Sciaino
Instrument: Suspended Cymbal, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Tuba, Vibraphone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Euphonium, Flute 1, Flute 2, Euphonium T.C., Oboe, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Triangle, Timpani, Tom-tom
Series: CPS
Medium: Set of Score and Parts
SKU: FSH-CPS242