{"product_id":"winter-dreams-for-concert-band","title":"Winter Dreams — for Concert Band","description":"\u003cp\u003e(2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinter Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e (2015) for concert band is Michael Daugherty's contemporary musical reflection on the creative world of Iowa artist Grant Wood (1891-1942). Composed in memory of Michael's father, Willis Daugherty (1929-2011), the music also reflects on the years when the composer was growing up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A lush tapestry of slow moving sonorities unfolds as \u003ci\u003eWinter Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e evokes the bleak winter scenes of rural Iowa depicted in Grant Wood's paintings and lithographs of the 1930s-1940s, such as “January” and “February.” A haunting melody evokes a cold winter wind whistling “down in the valley.” If you are looking for a soulful, poignant and expressive work to program for your next concert, look no further. \u003ci\u003eWinter Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e is well suited for bands at the college, high school and community levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe number of players doubling each part is at the conductor's discretion, but should be in keeping with a balanced sound.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiccolo\/Flute\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 Flutes (min. 2 players per part)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlto Flute (opt. but preferred)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 Oboes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnglish Horn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 Bb Clarinets (min. 2 players per part)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBb Bass Clarinet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEb Contralto Clarinet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 Bassoons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrabassoon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBb Soprano Saxophone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEb Alto Saxophone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBb Tenor Saxophone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEb Baritone Saxophone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 C or Bb Trumpets (straight metal mutes, harmon mutes)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 F Horns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Trombones (1st\/2nd Tenor, 3rd Bass; straight metal mutes)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 Euphoniums (T.C. and B.C.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTuba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrabass (opt. but preferred)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTimpani (4 drums; 32“, 29”, 26“, 23”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarp (or Piano if no Harp available)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelesta (or electronic keyboard with Celesta patch if no Celesta available)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePercussion (5 players; instruments are not shared)\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Glockenspiel, Crotales (or Glockenspiel if no Crotales available)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Vibraphone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Marimba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Chimes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Finger Cymbals, Mark Tree, Sleigh Bells, Bell Tree (or Mark Tree if no Bell Tree available)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Daugherty Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53473771389246,"sku":"04004650","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/1396\/9982\/files\/04004650-wl.jpg?v=1778662294","url":"https:\/\/themusiciansclub.net\/products\/winter-dreams-for-concert-band","provider":"The Musicians Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}