Rhapsody for Wind Ensemble

2020 | 7:30

Written for the Tarpon Springs Wind Ensemble

Level: Grade 6

Scoring: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, Eb Clarinet, 3 Clarinets (Bb), Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet (Bb), 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets (C), 4 Horns (F), 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Timpani, Percussion (7 Players), Glockenspiel, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, Marimba, Snare Drum, Woodblock, Triangle, Cabasa, Tam-Tam, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Hi-Hat, Claves, Crotales, Concert Bass Drum, Temple Blocks

Program Note: “Rhapsody for Wind Ensemble” is a technically intense closer that plays on many distinct styles. Opening in a dense chromatic harmonic language but quickly visiting styles such as Tango, Blues, and Jazz.