Wine-Dark Sea: Symphony for Band


Commissioned by The University of Texas Wind Ensemble in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music. Dedicated to Jerry Junkin. Based on events from Homer’s Odyssey.

Composer:

Mackey, John

Year(s) Composed:
2014

Difficulty:
Grade 5

Duration:
30 minutes

Instrumentation:
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Wind Ensemble: 4.picc.2(II=eh).4.ecl.2bcl.cbcl.2.cbn-sx.ax.tx.bx-4.4.3.btb.euph.1-7perc[timp.cym.mar.xyl.djm.sd.vib.4toms.3bd(2s,l).2tam.tamb.assorted scyms.bellplate.od.triangles.4logdrum.pno(prepared with glass rods)]-hp.db

About this coding system

Movements:

I. Hubris
II. Immortal thread, so weak
III. The attentions of souls

Publication Information:

Osti Music (2014)

Premiered:

Jerry F. Junkin/University of Texas Wind Ensemble, Texas Music Educators Association convention, San Antonio, Texas, February 13, 2014.

Availability:
Available for Rental

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