Overture to the Wild West (for Orchestra)

Inspired by Copland and classic Western scores, Overture to the Wild West is a journey through the wild, wild west. The piece opens with a brass chorale depicting the vast and expansive landscape. Brass fanfares soon ring out as the journey begins. As night falls, the music becomes more pensive, allowing a moment to reflect on the majesty of the night landscape. As morning dawns again, one last brass fanfare rings out before the piece comes to a close.

Instrumentation

2 Flutes (Flute 2 doubling Piccolo)
2 Oboes
2 Clarinets in Bb
2 Bassoons

4 Horns in F
3 Trumpets in Bb
2 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion (3 players) - Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Crash Cymbal, Bass Drum, Wind Chimes, Glockenspiel

Piano

Harp

Strings