THE FIRST SNOW for Concert Band

Original work of mine from 2014, uploading so the mockup can be available and on my website.
Program Notes:
The First Snow was inspired by the painting “Skating in Central Park,” by American artist Agnes Tait. In the painting, Tait presents the park in late afternoon, full of carefree skaters and sledders, young and old, enjoying their winter activities. In the background, the Manhattan skyline is silhouetted against the setting sun, soon to be illuminated by the city streetlights. As a child, I always remember that special feeling when I awoke to see that the first snow had arrived and Winter was officially here. This work evokes that magical feeling, wistful nostalgia, and holiday cheer that begins with the first glimpse of the virgin white snow and icicles hanging from the window in the cold morning.
Although making use of the musical vernacular and spirit of music heard around the holiday season, the material for the entire piece is completely original and drawn mostly from the simple 7-note motive heard at the onset of the work.
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[@pianobar-bartoszsobczynski1321]

In terms of melodies, you're one of my favorite composers working today. Have a very Merry Christmas this year.

[@AnthonyOTooleMusic]

Thank you so much for your very gracious comment, I usually work with more motivic driven music but a good melody is fun to write.

[@genci21]

Playing this in my concert band Tommorow! One of my favorite pieces of ours!!!

[@preston9419]

This song gives me the happy and and idk how to explain it :)

[@AnthonyOTooleMusic]

That’s what I was going for! Enjoy your free good feels

[@bryanhannaford]

I’m definitely buying this. Can’t wait to conduct it.

[@AnthonyOTooleMusic]

Cool! Hmu on FB or through my site

[@alienprototype7978]

3:09

[@WarXrime]

Who is your favorite composer and What is your favorite Concert Band piece you made

[@AnthonyOTooleMusic]

hard to answer i think my favorite composers come down to Hindemith, Copland, Stravinsky and William Schuman, my favorite piece for band I've written is perhaps a piece called "Pastorale' although it rarely ever gets performed.

[@jackaguirre8576]

Is that some John Williams Liberty Fanfare inspiration I hear at around 2:09? :)

[@AnthonyOTooleMusic]

No, but I get what you’re hearing! Good ear 👏🏼

[@WarXrime]

How many percussion instruments are there

[@AnthonyOTooleMusic]

6-7 players

[@mhk.013]

3:20