1 any “STORM” work have the compoercopyriat holder's permission to photocopy the Score & Pans forthe sole snd tens anc scans residing inte organization which purchased a ial copy ofthe Work fom STORMWORKS. ng traseibng or excepting for amy oes puro, alain transpot o anole Ieaton or orgniation i probbied by oe purhased inthe Digital For may be pte with al ules penating wnt muse stl in effect. All Rights ational Copyright Secured Reserved © Stephen Melle STORMWORKS IGNA 2nd & Se Millennia eillo@stomnworlicom » www’siormword comGODSPEED! ‘#855 at 5:55 by © Stephen Melillo IGNA 10 May 1998 ‘Commissioned by The Muncie Central High School Symphonic Band, Mr. BillPritchett, Conductor ‘TECHNICAL. ‘Suggested temp produces the proper inner architectre ofthe pose, and allows the players to move tvough otherwise long-winded passages with pester eas. For those fascinated by such matters, “Godspeed” is formed inte Fibonacci Series. There are 38 meter changes, an in this work, the real timing of 3:33 happens at m7... the "golden mean" Atm, tne woodwinds nave the repeated flourish phrase, Trl fingerings may’ e user facie the delver of dhs eto a ty recurrence later inthe work, breath s necded during this pasage, I would suggest having the players tagger breath throughout the section, taking a breath on any ofthe staccato eight notes. ‘This same, possible challenge and solation exists at m9 forthe trumpet section, m22 forthe claret section, then again at m98 forthe ‘eumpets, and then again at m138 fr the futes and clarinets Please be sure to rea the BRIEF INTRO TO MI Percussion requirements LO MUSIC inorder to best interpret the PAD Bass, Sythesized Harp and Unmarked eighth notes, sich as appears m20 suggest a more legato, jazz-stple phrasing. Conduct m46-m82 as fel, Use m82 as an “escape hatch”, a measure to kok off the a tempo to mm=160. MUSICAL ‘There is no better way to express the Music of this work than to inspired this work low you to read alter sent tome by Me: Pritchett. His love has “Thaven’t really had a chance to pt tis into words, but this is what I want co say. Every morning [marvel at how lucky am to stand in front of the kids Ihave Tes really a pleasure forme to have the opportunity to conduct a highschool band of this quality. ve ‘worked witha college band and sue, te grup is eter, but nt necessarily better fr me! It's had to explain, except to say that 1 really love the kids at Muncie Cental and that have loved working with them fo the lst 17 years. We have the kind of hd that ‘en’t afraid to rll up tei sleeves and get diy. sweat. work. I want them o feel a sense of comership inthis work. The notes they play won't last nary a long ts this composition wil last Al ofthese kids should feel aif they were apart of something meaning: ful. Can you help me pu this into words?” Dill. Lust di. [And now, let me share something with you, my friends, This snot for the Program Nots. Is jas between me and al of you. Ever since high school, I've signed my many letters, “Godspeed. Sincerely, Stephen Melillo” People used t Taugh a me for signing this ‘way! Tt don't know why. Now, sign Music, my mos persona eters in the same fashion ‘After today, I shall never write that word again without hearing it as Music! Gordspeed was writen on 10 May 1998. On that day, Symphony #1 premiered. Dimitri Tiomkn and Max Steiner were bor. Tove these souls, composers of great and innocent Giving. My offering is small, bu it comes to you, nds ousteched, inthe same man her implicted by Mr. Pritchet’s beat words. ‘Within ts Time-compressed boundaries of 5:35, much happens. Theres youthfl exhilaration, the Might ofan inviolable spirit, hectic confusion and innocent zal, Amidst the fury and flash, comes a reverent prayer and anode tothat whch is forever quiet and most, Still. There isthe confident assertion of ideals and an ever abiding vow to take on Life's challenges, There is Hope anc daring, into Spestion and sorrow. Fun is marred to Courage, Darkness overwhelmed by Light, And in its final hur, its the indomitable will of the fever stalwart tha ses i victorious Triumph! While possible to write notation, Muses forever let othe uncapeuable centr of our Humanity. That Music is fr yout find for you to deliver and enjoy s you offer ito others. “The pseudo-professonas...whom I sometimes call “the muse masters”. would be fatigued by such apiece, Imposed upon by sch demands to Give! THAT is what Mr, Pritchett means when be says, “I've worked with college band and sure, the group is beter, but rot necessarily better forme.” He means that you guys have the Heart and the Soult make Music. For tat reason, Iam honoured to have been asked to write this piece. Iti for you, GopsPEEDE! 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