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Title	Wings to Fly
Article no.	4108400
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	Switzerland (ch)
Publisher *	Mitropa
Publisher's article no. *	2157-19-010 M
Delivery publisher *	Hal Leonard Europe
Series title	Concertwork Series
EAN (GTIN) *	9790035241028
ISMN *	979-0-03524102-8
Year of publication	2019
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Composer	Doss, Thomas
Difficulty level	3+
Evaluation level of countries	A2 (Austrian B level); C2 (Swiss 3rd class); D3 (German medium level)
Duration	7:10
Additional info/contents	This piece was composed for the Junge Blasorchester an der Marienschule e.V. in Saarbrücken. The composition sounds sublime and is varied with beautiful sections for all instrument groups. The title praises the importance of an education emphasizing freedom, responsibility and getting to know and accepting one’s limitations in order to become a well-educated and good-hearted citizen. During the piece, the composer refers to aspects of a typical school-age experience, such as friendship, disappointments, challenges, values and goals. The point is that education gives us all ‘Wings to fly’. Prt PicFlt (opt.) Flt 1,2 Ob Fag 1,2 Clr 1,2,3 AClr (opt.) BClr ASax 1,2 TSax BSax Trp 1,2,3 Hrn in Eb+F 1,2,3,(4 opt.) Trb in C 1,2,3 (BC) Trb in Bb 1,2,3 (BC+TC) Brt/Euph in C (BC) Brt/Euph in Bb (BC+TC) EsTub (BC+TC) BTub (BC+TC) CTub (BC) Tmp Perc 1,2,3
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Programme notes *: With "Wings to Fly", Thomas Doss, a renowned Austrian composer, has created a work that emphasizes the importance of a holistic education. The piece opens up a sonic journey for the listener, ranging from gentle and sensitive passages to powerful and stirring moments. The music is artfully crafted, giving each instrument the opportunity to express itself and play a meaningful role in the overall sound. The title "Wings to Fly" emphasizes the central message of the piece: Education and upbringing are like wings that enable us to grow beyond ourselves and to reach our full potential. It is an invitation to experience freedom and to explore the world with an open heart and a clear mind. The composition refers to aspects of typical school experiences such as friendship, disappointments, challenges, values and goals. These themes reflect the important lessons we learn throughout our educational journey that shape us into the people we are. The piece conveys a message of hope and encourages us to overcome life's obstacles and focus on achieving our dreams. The melody and harmonies in "Wings to Fly" are profound and inspiring. They create an atmosphere that captivates the listener and touches his emotions. The musical journey of the piece reflects the journey of life, the ups and downs that shape us and allow us to mature. Doss is a master at using the timbres of the various groups of instruments and combining them into a harmonious whole. The musical sections offer the talented young musicians the opportunity to develop their skills and express their passion for music. Quelle/Solurce: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Mitropa Music

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