Joy Cometh in the Morning (Band Gr. 3)

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
This psalm passage serves as inspiration for the contemplative new concert band work, although the music is not intended to be specifically religious or spiritual. The piece evokes a sense of hope in the face of adversity, courage in the way of fear, and healing in the wake of tragedy.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Emerald Band Series
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:40

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score

Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe [optional]
Bassoon [optional]
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani [4 drums]
Bells
Vibraphone
Percussion 1: Bell Tree, Triangle, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Mark Tree

Program Notes
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

This psalm passage served as inspiration for the concert band work here, although the music is not intended to be specifically religous or spiritual. Joy Cometh in the Morning evokes a sense of hope in the face of adversity, courage in the way of fear, and healing in the wake of tragedy.

– S.P.