The Maelstrom: Bassoon Sheet Music Preview

The Maelstrom: Bassoon

By Robert W. Smith

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0002060_B1

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Description
A maelstrom is described as 'an intense whirling mass of water circling into itself with great strength.' With this as inspiration, composer Robert W. Smith launches the resplendent new work The Maelstrom. Soaring melodic lines, punctuated with vibrant percussion, propel this driving and dramatic piece with fury and excitement. A dazzling concert statement! (duration 5:10)
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Series: Belwin Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 308
SKU: 00-PC-0002060_B1
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “The Maelstrom” — Concert Band

You're viewing the Bassoon part for The Maelstrom by Robert W. Smith . Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 27 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Robert W. Smith
Grade / Level Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 27 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “The Maelstrom”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 27 individual parts: Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, 3rd B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Horn, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Tuba, Mallets, Timpani, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “The Maelstrom”?

“The Maelstrom” is rated Grade: 3 (Medium Easy), written for Concert Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Flute 3
2nd Flute 3
Oboe 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 3
2nd B-flat Clarinet 3
3rd B-flat Clarinet 3
E-flat Alto Clarinet 1
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
Bassoon 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 3
2nd B-flat Trumpet 3
3rd B-flat Trumpet 3
1st F Horn 2
2nd F Horn 2
1st Trombone 2
2nd Trombone 2
Baritone B.C. 2
Baritone T.C. 1
Tuba 4
Mallets 2
Timpani 1
1st Percussion 3
2nd Percussion 2
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (The Maelstrom: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love The Maelstrom.

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@olivermize YouTube

I remember playing this in 8th grade. This is the best recording I've found.

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@ericknopik2852 YouTube

This is by no means the most challenging piece I have been a part of playing, but I played in a band that played this in 7th grade, and when I heard it for the first time, at that point in my life, I had never heard or played anything like it and was blown away. This is a great recording.

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@L1S1D9 YouTube

I have been looking for this for years!!! Played this in band and absolutely love this piece. Thanks for posting!

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@mika.powder YouTube

I'm playing this song in band and it's such a beautiful piece! The rest of our songs are very nice, but this is my top 3 fav concert band songs. I just love such spooky songs 🥹❤

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@nicholascage06 YouTube

I remember this. My sheet music was doubled the length. I had to play the flute and piccolo at the same time. But also flute and oboe.

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@coolness4awesome570 YouTube

Upper register C for trumpets grade 3 is kinda crazy (great song though)

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