• And Still, the Spirit by Philip Sparke Concert Band - Sheet Music

And Still, the Spirit (Easier Version of Spirit of the Sequoia) by Philip Sparke Concert Band - Sheet Music

By Philip Sparke

In 2003, composer Philip Sparke was commissioned to write a piece that characterized man's ability to overcome personal tragedy, a scenario which often leaves one with a philosophy of serenity. Sparke decided to use the analogy of the giant sequoia tree, in particular the California redwood. The remarkable life cycle of these amazing trees begins with seeds simply dropping to the ground, requiring heat to open their shells and allow them to germinate. The redwood forests are frequently subject to fires that can destroy a mother tree, but ironically also provide the impetus for their seeds to spring to life – the trees actually need a disaster to procreate. In a similar way, the human spirit can actually gain from setbacks: we become stronger after adversity. The original work was called Spirit of the Sequoia; this new easier version has been rearranged and simplified by the composer, while keeping the drama and intensity of the original. (Grade 3.5) Duration: 8:15

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Summary
Ensembles:
Concert Band
Composers:
Philip Sparke
Publishers:
De Haske Publications
Series:
De Haske Concert Band
Instrumentation:
2 - Bassoon - 2 2 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 1 3 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 5 3 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 5 3 - Bb Clarinet 3 - 5 2 - Bb Euphonium T.C. - 2 3 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 2 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 2 1 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 2 1 - Bb Trumpet 3 - 2 2 - Double Bass - 1 2 - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 - 2 2 - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 - 2 2 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1 2 - Euphonium B.C. - 2 2 - F Horn 1 - 2 2 - F Horn 2 - 2 3 - Flute 1 - 2 3 - Flute 2 - 2 28 - Full Score - 1 2 - Oboe - 2 2 - Percussion 1 - 1 1 - Percussion 2 - 1 2 - Percussion 3 - 1 2 - Piccolo - 1 2 - Timpani - 1 2 - Trombone 1 - 2 2 - Trombone 2 - 2 2 - Trombone 3 - 2 2 - Tuba - 4
UPC:
888680641306
Format:
Set of Parts Collection / Songbook Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Grade 3
Artist:
Philip Sparke
Usages:
School and Community
Size:
9x12 inches
Shipping Weight:
2.54 pounds
Detailed Description
Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Grade 3.5

SKU: HL.44012829

(Easier Version of Spirit of the Sequoia). Composed by Philip Sparke. De Haske Concert Band. Festival. Softcover. De Haske Publications #44012829. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.44012829).

UPC: 888680641306. 9x12 inches.

In 2003, composer Philip Sparke was commissioned to write a piece that characterized man's ability to overcome personal tragedy, a scenario which often leaves one with a philosophy of serenity. Sparke decided to use the analogy of the giant sequoia tree, in particular the California redwood. The remarkable life cycle of these amazing trees begins with seeds simply dropping to the ground, requiring heat to open their shells and allow them to germinate. The redwood forests are frequently subject to fires that can destroy a mother tree, but ironically also provide the impetus for their seeds to spring to life – the trees actually need a disaster to procreate. In a similar way, the human spirit can actually gain from setbacks: we become stronger after adversity. The original work was called Spirit of the Sequoia; this new easier version has been rearranged and simplified by the composer, while keeping the drama and intensity of the original. (Grade 3.5) Duration: 8:15.

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Series:
De Haske Concert Band
Artists:
Philip Sparke
Ensemble:
Concert Band
Publisher:
De Haske Publications