Crisp, Cold Air

Growing up in Michigan brings with it the appreciation of living in a place of vibrant seasonal changes. The first snowfall of the year with its cold air and clear skies always is impressive and an attention getter. Imagine standing on top of a ski slope or snow board run covered in fresh snow and you are about to start that first exhilerating downhill ride. The air is clean and crisp and the slope is challenging with twists and turns that are both rhythmic and technical. This work has a few. The time signature changes with fun technical scale passages during the 3/4+ 4/4 section should glue together rather effortlessly with consistent percussion. The brisk, driving tempo makes Crisp, Cold Air a wonderful piece to program and prepare for band festivals. Maybe there will even be a Snow Day tomorrow!

Instrumentation

Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Bass Clar, Bassoon, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Horn in F, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Tubular Bells, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Marimba, Snare Drum, Concert Toms, Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, Brake Drum, Suspended Cymbal