Red Sky
Robert Buckley
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 4
Duration: 06:45
Year of Composition: 2015
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Year of Publication: 2011
Publisher Catalog Number: 04004127
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute 1,2
Oboe 1,2
Bassoon 1,2
E♭ Clarinet
B♭ Clarinet 1
B♭ Clarinet 2,3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1
B♭ Trumpet 2,3
F Horn 1,2
F Horn 3,4
Trombone 1,2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion 1
Mallet Perc. 1
Mallet Perc. 2
Timpani
Harp
Program Notes:
Red sky at night, sailor’s delight.
Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning.
This is an old adage that dates back to the twelfth century – the idea that a beautiful crimson sky can be both alluring and threatening was the inspiration for this composition. Red Sky started off as a contemporary dance piece and is a descriptive, impressionistic work featuring a wide variety of tonal colours and textures.
(Robert Buckley)