Many Moons

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.

nstrumentation:

• Flute 1
• Flute 2
• Oboe
• Clarinet 1 in Bb
• Clarinet 2 in Bb
• Clarinet 3 in Bb
• Bass Clarinet in Bb
• Bassoon
• Alto Saxophone 1 in Eb
• Alto Saxophone 2 in Eb
• Tenor Saxophone in Bb
• Baritone Saxophone in Eb
• Trumpet 1 in Bb
• Trumpet 2 in Bb
• Trumpet 3 in Bb
• Horn 1 in F
• Horn 2 in F
• Trombone 1
• Trombone 2
• Euphonium
• Euphonium T.C. in Bb
• Tuba
• Mallet Percussion 1
• Vibraphone
• Mallet Percussion 2
• Marimba
• Timpani
• Percussion 1
• Tom-tom
• Bass Drum
• Percussion 2
• 2 Triangle
• Suspended Cymbal
• Crash Cymbals