Through the Rain

Another piece about rain, i know, but with this comes a very important story. One of my friends was working on a clarinet solo for 6 months straight, this piece was her LIFE. At our recent solo/ensemble, when she performed not to her best ability, she was crushed. She was even more devastated when she found out she had gotten a 3, a rating she had NEVER gotten before, and in addition, she was not ablt to continue on to state her SENIOR year, even though all of high school she has gone (for clarinet solos, i might add). I composed this for her, because i know how hurt she was. I'm telling her that through the rain (meaning hard times, tears, etc.) she will always be appreciated, even if the judge couldn't see that. And after the storm, a rainbow (a better day) will follow, and the fruits of her labor will be rewarded. I hope you enjoy this.

Through the Rain

The main idea is good, but why only Clarinet + Strings, I know sometimes is wise only use what you really know how to use, but I mean, the complete orchestra would give you much more "tools" to present your ideas, specially the rain. I suggest you to try to get used to a minimum-complete orchestra, adding to your current ensamble 2 flutes, 2 oboes, one more clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets and maybe timpani. This way I feel you're minimizing your own capabilities, no matter if you write a very linear orchestration, that's ok.

Hey, it is not allowing me to e-mail you for some reason. I need to send you these scores. Do you still want to judge for the band competition? Please read the most recent posts on the forum. Also, I need your e-mail address!

Please send me an e-mail: johnprestondennis@yahoo.com

Thanks!