One Morning in September
Monica Houghton
About this work:
"One Morning in September," a new work for symphonic winds based on the events of September 11, 2001, recieved its premiere performance on February 20, 2005, from the University Circle Wind Ensemble under the direction of Gary Ciepluch. Referring to it as a "masterful composition, creatively and expertly scored," Dr. Ciepluch went on to describe the work as "a significant addition to the repertoire, effective and memorable for the conductor, players and audience...with sounds and colors rarely heard in a wind band piece...an exciting work most worthy of study and performance."
Year composed: 2003
Duration: 00:12:00
Ensemble type: Band:Wind Ensemble
Instrumentation: 2 Piccolo, 2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Eb Clarinet, 3 Clarinet, 2 Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 1 Contrabassoon, 1 Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 3 Percussion (General), 1 Piano, 2 Double bass
Instrumentation notes: Bb contrabass clarinet (an Eb contra alto may substitute); first tpt is piccolo trumpet in Bb