Spring Showers

Price: 
$90.00

Spring Showers

Arranger/Composer: 

Robertson, Karen K.

Item Code:
26630
Publisher: 
C. Alan Publications

Spring Showers is designed to evoke the sensation of a coming, drenching and then passing of the rain. The steady flow of eighth notes in the piece provide a sense of consistent shower, beginning small, building as instruments are added, and finally quieting down again at the end. Sky and earth connect briefly to give life. Perhaps that is why the sound of rain can be so pleasing.

Program Notes

How wonderful the sound of rain is. What falls from the sky starts as a single droplet, growing in force as it multiplies into a cascading symphony. Springtime is often filled with this sound and with it comes the renewal of life from the sleep of winter. Grass grows, trees bloom, and flowers blossom, all thanks to this passing gift from the sky.

Spring Showers is designed to evoke that sensation of an approaching, drenching and then passing of the rain. The steady flow of eighth notes in the piece provides a sense of consistent shower, beginning small, building as instruments are added, and finally quieting down again at the end. Sky and earth connect briefly to give life. Perhaps that is why the sound of rain can be so pleasing.

Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2020
Duration: 2:45

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    Instrumentation

    Flute 1
    Flute 2
    Oboe (opt. Flute 3)
    Bassoon (optional)
    B-flat Clarinet 1
    B-flat Clarinet 2
    Bass Clarinet
    Alto Saxophone 1
    Alto Saxophone 2
    Tenor Saxophone
    Baritone Saxophone

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

    Timpani (3 drums) (optional)
    Bells
    Suspended Cymbal/Hi-Hat
    Snare Drum
    Bass Drum (optional)