November: a tuning piece

for Wind Ensemble

Instrumentation:

  • Piccolo
  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • English Horn
  • Bb Clarinet 1
  • Bb Clarinet 2
  • Bb Bass Clarinet
  • Bassoon
  • Eb Alto Saxophone
  • Bb Trumpet
  • Horn in F 1 & 2
  • Trombone 1 & 2
  • Tuba
  • Double Bass
  • Piano
  • Timpani

Program Notes:

I always think of November as a time of crisp air, and cool temperatures; ideal for walking and taking in the world around us, whether this be through the nature present; in the birds and the skies, or in the people around us, and the structures we pass. The picture showcased on the cover of this edition of November: A Tuning Piece, was taken by me around 7:30 in the morning on a November walk, and it serves as the inspiration for this piece. It is a tuning piece in the sense that it often rests on a static note throughout, but what happens above these notes is inspired heavily by these early morning walks. You hear the birds chirp, see other people walking, and overall, feel a sense of peace inside of yourself, as you take part in this wonderful world.

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