Proxima B

From Wind Repertory Project

Steven Pyter

Steven Pyter


General Info

Year: 2023
Duration: c. 4:05
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $75.00   |   Score Only (print) - $12.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo/Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion (8 players), including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Flexatone
  • Mark Tree
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Splash Cymbal
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Where in the galaxy, other than Earth, could human life survive? Proxima B may be the answer to this cosmic question. The planet orbits the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri, which is the closest star to our sun. First discovered in 2016, NASA says, "The exoplanet is at a distance form its star that allows temperatures mild enough for liquid water to pool on its surface."

Journey over four light years to the twin star system Alpha Centauri in this adventurous new piece for the developing concert band. Hear and feel the excitement and danger of traveling beyond our solar system to Proxima B in this sci-fi-inspired cinematic style concert work that is sure to capture the imagination of performances and audience alike.

- Program Note from score


Awards

  • National Band Association/ Alfred Young Band Composition Contest, 2022, winner


Media

None discovered thus far.


State Ratings

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Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • John B. Alexander High School (Laredo, Tx.) Concert Winds-B (Adam Dinkins, conductor) - 25 March 2026


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