With Love and Grace

Grade 3
ca. 4 minutes
Commissioned by Lake Travis High School
Premiere on December 18th, 2024

Instrumentation

Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone 1
Eb Alto Saxophone 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba

Percussion: 0-4 players (all parts are optional)
Timpani
Marimba (4.3 octave), Suspended Cymbal (two players, one marimba)
Bass Drum

Program Notes:

“With Love and Grace” is a musical representation of a closing salutation. It can be a way of saying thank you or expressing honor for a special occasion. It can be a way of expressing forgiveness or saying goodbye. It can also signify the closing of a chapter in life. The music captures the complex emotions that often accompany these significant life changes or important moments.