Rhythm of the Winds, by Frank Erickson – Score & Sound

Rhythm of the Winds
By Frank Erickson
Item: 00-BD00366
Series: Belwin Classic Band
Category: Concert Band
Format: Conductor Score & Parts
Level: 4
What a great interplay of rhythms! History will remember this work as one of the most played concert and contest pieces of all time. The alternation of two rhythms---one syncopated and the other an after-beat pattern---form the rhythmic foundation for the work’s theme. This rhythmic pattern has become a staple for many contemporary band compositions. It’s just as classy as it is classic! (5:15)

[papermillfranklin]

I had a substitute teacher who looked at this music and laughed. Apparently he used to play this when he was in school and at all the festivals, Frank Erickson would actually come and listened to his own music:D

[aqiji-iq]

Proof that music without endless 16th notes at grade 4 can sound good.

[SwayEcho]

I’m a 9th grader and we played this for our winter concert. We struggled but pulled through.

[arcadeoutpost]

The best overworld map music never in a video game

[emily-xjxv]

played this 3 and a half years ago during my 9th grade year. my favorite year of high school marching band and band in general. this song brings back those memories and how fun life was

[MSSKW]

I will never be able to get this song out of my head y’all. It’s so good 😭

[kroy]

2:53 8th grade me (and me today) still hear that as the "Star Wars fill"

[bobmcgee]

The chords at the end make me wanna cry

[bryanv.]

Did not realize this was at level 4 lol, I love this piece.

[PatchesTanxHoney]

I love this piece and the Bass Clarinet ❤❤❤❤❤😍

[lamarowen]

Played this when in ninth grade along with Erickson's magnum opus, Blue Ridge Overture. Good memories from a horn in F player....

Edit: Star Wars section.... I remember thinking that when we played it, but this piece was composed in Maybe it's Star Wars that has a Rhythm of the Winds

[LebanonBologna]

I still remember playing this song for band like 35+ years ago 😂

[schrap]

This piece was my first concert piece for the very first concert I played in junior high school in 1966. I have loved it ever since and am genuinely shocked, surprised and totally delighted that it still exists!!! I'm going to try and get my concert bandmaster to buy it or I'll buy it myself, and see if I could get him to play it as a light piece in one of our concerts.

[jamesa.]

I remember playing this song in middle school band. Always liked it.

[txsumusicman]

Wow memories. We played this as incoming freshman during summer band

[bradleyhatton]

My younger brother played this his senior year. That concert made the top rating in UIL, division 1.

[horselickfarm]

We chose the songs we wanted for our graduation in 1974 from BDHS in Nokesville, VA. We chose this and Man of La Manca! Love this song! Long live the flute section!

[maeghanmcie]

Honestly one of my favorite pieces❤️ this, Shenandoah, and arrows

[wtmjrchi]

I played this song at Chichester Junior High School Concert Band's spring concert in April 1981.

[keshaunfamous]

Remember this song from 7th grade I miss them times