Raindrops - Euphonium & Band

Inspired by the natural process of rain, "Raindrops" is a three motive piece. Its introduction takes the audience through the first droplets of rain with thunder raging in the very background which then forms the first motive of the piece, showing boldness and flexibility from the euphonist. As this motive progresses, the pieces moves towards its second motive, a more singable aria which depicits the richness of water through rain. The third motive, allegro. a flow of technical ability through a the melody that connects with the second motive, leading to a cadenza. After the cadenza, a reprise of the second and third motive lead to a grand texhnical passages that ends the piece with a grand finale. Raindrops was specifically written for the emreging euphnoium artist, Mark Vella.

Harmonic Breeze has been recorded by the Filarmonica di Firenze Giacchino Rossini under the direction of Prof. Giampaolo Lazzeri, in the composer's album "Pieces of Malta" in 2025.

Instrumentation:

Solo Euphonium, Piccolo ,Flute, Oboe, 1st Clarinet, 2nd Clarinet, 3rd Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 1st Alto Saxophone, 2nd Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 1st Horn in F, 2nd Horn in F, 3rd Horn in F, 1st Trumpet, 2nd Trumpet, Baritone Horn (Bb Treble Clef), 1st Trombone  (Bass Clef in C), 2nd Trombone (Bass Clef in C), 3rd Trombone (Bass Clef in C), 1st Euphonium (Bass Clef in C), 2nd Euphonium (Bass Clef in C), Tuba  (Bass Clef in C), Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 , Mallet Percussion, Full Score

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