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Winged Victory (Beacons of Light) (Score and Complete Set of Parts) Brian Balmages - Level 4 - Concert Band
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The title of this work is derived from two different periods in Kenosha, Wisconsin's history. The first describes the main title of the work: Winged Victory. On Memorial Day, May 30, 1900, a 60-foot monument was unveiled to commemorate the 1,367 Kenosha men who fought and died in the American Civil War. Atop this monument is a statue of Winged Victory, a gift to the community from 71-year-old philanthropist Zalmon G. Simmons. The monument served to honor the past and also symbolize the promise of a bright future. As written in Kenosha Evening News that day, "May the Soldiers' Monument never crumble. May the statue of Victory on the round top of the shaft see Kenosha rise into metropolitan importance, and witness the unintermitting prosperity of this favored land . . ." The fact that the statue was intended to symbolize a bright future ties into the second meaning of the title as well as an explanation of the subtitle, Beacons of Light. In 1866, Southport Lighthouse was built to guide ships into its harbor. The structure remained in use until 1906, when the decision was made to extinguish the light - the lantern gallery was removed in 1913, the lighthouse tower was closed, and it went dark for the first time in history. Citizens of Kenosha eventually learned of federal government plans to demolish the lighthouse, and united together to save the structure. By 1994, enough money had been raised to reopen the lighthouse, restore the entire structure, and replace the lantern. It now shines brightly as a historical landmark reflecting Kenosha's early beginnings. The entire work follows the progress of the Southport Lighthouse and ties into the emotions behind the magnificent statue of Winged Victory. These Beacons of Light serve as powerful metaphors that resonate not only with citizens of Kenosha, but citizens around the world who share strong nationalistic feelings. Winged Victory was commissioned by the Kenosha Unified School District No. 1 for its 50th Annual Band-O-Rama Festival. Parts are available for elementary, intermediate, and advanced ensembles. The work may be performed alone as a grade 4 or combined with supplemental parts available separately at the grade 1 and 2 levels. This elementary version includes a condensed score, so the director may easliy cue the ensemble at appropriate times.
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