Comets in Winter Sky
Daniel W. McCarthy
About this work:
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. There 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.
Version: Concert Band
Year composed: 2001
Duration: 00:06:00
Ensemble type: Band:Concert band
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 3 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Alto Saxophone, 2 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 2 Horn in F, 3 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Euphonium/Tenor Tuba, 1 Timpani, 3 Percussion (General)
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