The Maelstrom Robert W. Smith

Titel / Title: The Maelstrom
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Germany
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
ISBN: 9780757933820
UPC: 29156658736

A maelstrom is described as 'an intense whirling mass of water circling into itself with great strength.' With this as inspiration, composer Robert W. Smith launches the resplendent new work The Maelstrom. Soaring melodic lines, punctuated with vibrant percussion, propel this driving and dramatic piece with fury and excitement. A dazzling concert statement! (duration 5:10)
The Maelstrom is in the key of B-flat. There are many accidentals throughout. The opening meter signature is 4/4 with the quarter note equal to 72 beats per minute. The meter changes back and forth between 4/4 and 3/4 several times. The alto saxophone has an 8 measure solo. There are many moving eighth note patterns in the woodwinds. There also is a D.S. al Coda.