Joyous Homage, A (Band Gr. 4)

This stunning original work for wind band is filled with energy, excitement, and life. This piece will definitely leave the conductor and performers humming its tuneful melodies. An ideal opener for your next concert!

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Ruby Band Series
Level: 4 | Duration: 7:05

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat 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
Trombone 3
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani [4 drums]
Glockenspiel & Xylophone
Crotales [2 octaves]

Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Slapstick, Triangle, Mark Tree, Tambourine [shared]
Percussion 3: Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Tambourine [shared]

Program Notes
A Joyous Homage is a dedicatory work that pays appreciation to Dr. Brad Kent, UIL State Music Director, and Mr. Gabe Musella, Assistant Director of UIL Music. In addition to being outstanding leaders, musicians, and advocates for music education across the great state of Texas, their dear friendship led to the inspiration of the work. Brad and Gabe are strong supporters and encouragers of my passion for composition, so the decision to compose this new work was easy.

A Joyous Homage was premiered on Saturday, January 21, 2023, by the Region VIII high school All-Region Band (Wind Symphony) in Belton, Texas, under the direction of Dr. Brad Kent.