Melting of the Winter's Snow
Soprano Feature
by Jack Stamp
Concert Band - Sheet Music

Soloist(s) with Concert Band (Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2, Bassoon 1/2, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2/3, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2/3, Horns 1/2, Trombone 1/2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, Tuba, Tim) - grade 4

SKU: CN.04470

Soprano Feature. Composed by Jack Stamp. Score and parts. Duration 7:50. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.04470).

A stark opening by 5 brake drums in "surround sound" sets the tone for this piece for soprano and wind ensemble. Melting of the Winter's Snow is dramatic and cold but becomes increasingly warm as the piece moves forward and ends with a majestic fanfare.

Based on text by Catherine Boyles, Melting of the Winter's Snow is a piece for soprano and wind ensemble. The cold of December is bitter. The forest is silenced by ice. The trees stand with black twisted branches, alone under frozen gray skies. Thoughts of warm gentle rain in the summer and wonders our hands can't slow like time the moon and starlight and the melting of the winter's snow.