A Day at Stanhope

Here's one of Neil Yorke-Slader's most imaginative compositions! The introductory chorale paints a beautiful picture of the sun rising over the north coast of Prince Edward Island. Switching gears smoothly, it moves into a piano ostinato, followed by mesmerizing trombone scoring that evokes waves, followed by the featured and hauntingly beautiful soprano saxophone solo that is both written and improvised. Optional solo parts are included for tenor saxophone and clarinet. The rhythm section parts are fully notated, and the written brass ranges are to C6 (optional F6) for trumpet and G4 for trombone. Here is a wonderful change-of-pace chart!