Comets in Winter Sky (score only) Daniel McCarthy

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2000
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1/2
Euphonium (T.C. Baritone)
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1 (snare drum, chimes)
Percussion 2 (bass drum, maracas, vibraphone, wind chimes, xylophone)
Percussion 3 (bells, bass drum, suspended cymbal, tam-tam)
Comets in Winter Sky was Commissioned by the Grand Ledge Concert Band, Michael Kaufman Conductor. The title depicts my experience one winter when I went to northern Michigan to visit my two children at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Late on a cold, calm, and moon-bright night, I visited our cabin on the lake where we live in the summer. In the cold stillness I witnessed a meteor shower that light up the sky. I decided to write a piece about the spirit of my children and their love for art and life which seems to light the sky whenever I see them. Their energy is like comets in a winter sky. The title depicts my experience one winter when I went to northern Michigan to visit my two children at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Late on a cold, calm, and moon-bright night, I visited our cabin on the lake where we live in the summer. In the cold stillness I witnessed a meteor shower that light up the sky. I decided to write a piece about the spirit of my children and their love for art and life which seems to light the sky whenever I see them. There energy is like comets in a winter sky.