Spring Awakening
(3rd Movement of "Quebec Mosaic")
Robert Buckley
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 5
Duration: 06:00
Year of Composition: 2021
Commissioned by: The Royal 22e Régiment Band (Capt. Vincent Roy, director)
Premiered by: The Royal 22e Régiment Band (Capt. Vincent Roy, director)
Date of Premiere: July 16, 2022
Publisher: self-published
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Composer
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Piccolo
Flute 1,2
Oboe 1,2
Bassoon 1,2
B♭ Clarinet 1,2,3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1,2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1,2,3
F Horn 1,2
F Horn 3,4
Trombone 1,2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Wood Block)
Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Triangle)
Percussion 3 (Marimba)
Percussion 4 (Vibraphone, Bells)
Timpani
Third movement of Symphony No. 3, Quebec Mosaic. The complete symphony is in four movements:
I. Autumn's Garland
II. Winter's Light
III. Spring Awakening
IV. Summer Festivals
Program Notes:
After a long sleep, nature is coming to life – this movement opens with flowers bursting forth, leaves emerging on the trees, birds singing and colour returning to the landscape. Along with the exuberant feeling of joy and renewal there is also a sense of reverence and wonder. This music pays tribute to the magnificent splendour of nature.
(Robert Buckley)
