Morning in the Village Square

Morning in the Village Square features a playful melody, which depicts the happy energy felt within such a community space. Woodwinds, brass, and percussion merrily join together to help showcase the spirit of the people greeting the new day. As the piece comes to a close, a joyous energy of coming together is felt by all!

Program Notes

Dawn breaks across the sky and the shadows of buildings shorten as the sun rises. The first rays of light illuminate a simple fountain surrounded by cobblestone roads and quaint shops which will be open soon. Public places such as village squares offer an opportunity for people to come together, whether to sell or buy wares, catch up with one another, or to celebrate festivities. Places like this help create bonds, thus transforming a village from a collection of individuals into a community.

Morning in the Village Square features a playful melody which depicts the happy energy felt within such a community. Woodwind, brass, and percussion merrily join together to help showcase the spirit of people greeting the new day. The piece culminates in an accelerando, much like a village square busily filling with people going about their different paths, but all having a contribution to their home community. Finally, a joyous energy of coming together is felt by all!

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2020
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
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
Trombone 3
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani (3 drums) (optional)
Bells
Percussion 1: Suspended/Crash Cymbals, Hi-Hat
Percussion 2: Snare Drum, Bass Drum