Weathervane

for: Clarinet ensemble (originally for Saxophone ensemble)

Instrumentation: 1x Eb, 6xBb, 2x Alto, 2x Bass, 1x Contra-alto, 1x Contrabass.

Parts add optional alternatives below:-

Part 1: Eb (or Bb)

Parts 2/3/4/5/6/7: Bb

Part 8: Alto (or Bass, or Basset Horn)

Part 9: Alto (or Bass, or Basset Horn)

Parts 10/11: Bass

Part 12: Contra-alto (or Bass)

Part 13: Contrabass (or Contra-alto)

Duration: c.7.5 mins +

Originally commissioned by: The Yorkshire Saxophone Choir (UK) - to celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2020

Composed: 2020

World Premiere: St Mark’s Church, Harrogate, UK, 12th November 2022

Style: Mostly upbeat and rhythmical, dancing through time signatures, plus a slow, lyrical, chorale-like section, with folk influences

Level: Intermediate - advanced