Wings
Vince Gassi
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 2.5
Duration: 03:15
Year of Composition: 2012
Publisher: Alfred
Year of Publication: 2012
Publisher Catalog Number: 37820
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinets 1,2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxes 1,2
Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
Bb Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombones 1,2
Euphonium
Tuba
Mallet Percussion (Bells/Marimba)
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal/Crash Cymbals/Triangle)
Timpani
Dedicated to the men and women who serve their country with honour in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Program Notes:
The men and women of the Royal Canadian Air Force are the inspiration behind this original composition by Vince Gassi. The first work in his Armed Forces Suite, it takes off with a bright, spirited theme first heard in the flutes. The rest of the ensemble soon joins in the maneuvers and offers a fuller tactical report. Clarinets take over with dignity, providing a lyrical contrast, and are supported by a stately accompaniment. It isn't long before we start to feel the "spirit of adventure" building to a contrasting section conveying images of stealth and intrigue. Covert operations lead finally to a restatement of the opening theme by the brass with flute and clarinet obligato. Interlace with fragments from the covert section and we are carried to a soaring conclusion. If you are looking for a spirited concert opener or closer, look no further!
(Alfred Music)
