1 Blue Night - Score

James M Stephenson
BLUE NIGHT
for concert band (Grade 3)
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James M. Stephenson
Blue Night
for concert band: Grade 3
duration: 5 minutes
instrumentation:
flute 1-2, oboe, bassoon, B clarinet 1-3, Bass clarinet, B Contrabass clarinet (opt)
Alto saxophone 1-2, Tenor saxophone, Baritone saxophone
trumpet 1-3, horn 1-2, trombone 1-2, euphonium (w/ opt. divisi), tuba
timpani + percussion (3 to 6 players)
percussion instruments needed:
mallets: glock., marimba, opt. xylophone, vibraphone (bowed), opt. crotales (bowed)
sus. cym., triangle, bass drum
Program Notes: (by the composer)
This piece was originally scored for chamber orchestra, with program notes as follows:
As a fellow Lake Forest (IL) resident, I've long witnessed Pat and Gene Sikorovski's continued passion and
tireless energy toward fostering musical growth for many of our nearby neighbors who otherwise may lack
the resources to participate in the pursuit of creative activities. I've even witnessed said energy firsthand, due to the
fact that I shared an office with their "bravo Waukegan!" organization for a period of time.
Furthermore, our family has been invited to their home on several occasions for their annual Christmas party,
where the revelries would always include rousing Christmas sing-alongs to culminate the evening.
This piece is a reflection on that strength and passion. I wanted to dedicate something to them that would
be lush and poignant, but might also represent that unwavering foundation that was always necessary to stick to the
convictions of their beliefs and goals. The work has "bluesy" and "unexpected" notes that symbolize how
nothing in life is a straight line; but if one stays true to their vision, the beauty of that vision will ring through
and prove beneficial for all involved.
I'm honored to have been given the opportunity to create this work for them.
The concert band version was created for my friend and musical supporter, Tem Hendrix,
for his Bentonville High School band to premiere at the 2025 Midwest Clinic.
~ Jim Stephenson; June, 2025
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Score
Flute 1-2
Andante q = 76
written for the Bentonville High School band; Tim Hendrix, Director
Blue Night
A
James M. Stephenson
Oboe
Bassoon
B Clarinet 1
B Clarinet 2-3
Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet
(optional)
Alto Sax 1-2
solo
dolce
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
B Trumpet 1
B Trumpet 2-3
Horn 1-2
Trombone 1-2
Euphonium 1-2
Tuba
Timpani
Andante q = 76
A
Mallets
Sus. Cym. - Trgl.
Bowed mallets
Sus. Cym.
poco
L.V.
poco
L.V.
Bowed Vibes (opt. + Crotales)
(use as many players as needed)
©2025, by Stephenson Music, Inc. and the composer. All rights reserved. Duplication by any means without proper consent is strictly prohibited.

2 Blue Night - concert band
Fl. 1-2
Ob.
13
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
B. Cl.
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Tpt. 1
13
Tpt. 2-3
Hn. 1-2
Tbn. 1-2
Euph. 1-2
Tuba
Timp.
Glock.
Sus. Cym.
C. G.
13
Glock.
Sus. Cym.

Blue Night - concert band
3
Fl. 1-2
Ob.
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
B. Cl.
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Tpt. 1
Tpt. 2-3
B
25
a2
a2
a2
Hn. 1-2
Tbn. 1-2
Euph. 1-2
Tuba
Timp.
Glock.
(if only one player - play melody line here)
B
a2
a2
Sus. Cym.
Bowed mall.

4 Blue Night - concert band
Fl. 1-2
Ob.
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
B. Cl.
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Tpt. 1
Tpt. 2-3
37
37
rit.
Plaintive
solo
rit.
C
Andante q = 76
a2
Hn. 1-2
Tbn. 1-2
Euph. 1-2
Tuba
Timp.
37
rit.
Plaintive
rit.
C Andante q = 76
Marimba
Trgl.
Bowed mall.
Marimba
Trgl.

Blue Night - concert band
5
Fl. 1-2
Ob.
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
B. Cl.
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
49
soli
soli
sub.
a2
Tpt. 1
Tpt. 2-3
Hn. 1-2
Tbn. 1-2
Euph. 1-2
Tuba
49
a2
(2.)
(1.) solo
Timp.
49
Marimba
Trgl.
B.D.

Fl. 1-2
Ob.
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
B. Cl.
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Tpt. 1
Tpt. 2-3
Hn. 1-2
Tbn. 1-2
Euph. 1-2
Tuba
Timp.
Marimba
Trgl.
B.D.
6 Blue Night - concert band
a2
D
59
59
59
a2
a2
D
a2
Sus. Cym.
B.D.
rit.
a2
rit.

Fl. 1-2
Ob.
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
B. Cl.
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Tpt. 1
Tpt. 2-3
Hn. 1-2
Tbn. 1-2
Euph. 1-2
E
Andante q = 76
sempre
sempre
sempre
sempre
sempre
69
sempre
a2
Blue Night - concert band
rit.
7
Tuba
Timp.
Marimba
E
sempre
Andante q = 76
Glock. + Xylo. + Marimba
rit.
dampen!
dampen!
Sus. Cym.
sempre
choke!
B.D.
dampen!

8 Blue Night - concert band
Fl. 1-2
Ob.
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
B. Cl.
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Tpt. 1
Tpt. 2-3
Hn. 1-2
81
81
F a tempo
solo
Tbn. 1-2
Euph. 1-2
Tuba
Timp.
81
F a tempo
Glock.
Glock.
Sus. Cym.
Bowed mall.
Bowed Vibes (opt. + Crotales)

Blue Night - concert band
9
Fl. 1-2
Ob.
96
G
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
solo
B. Cl.
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Tpt. 1
96
Tpt. 2-3
Hn. 1-2
Tbn. 1-2
Euph. 1-2
Tuba
Timp.
96
G
Glock.
Sus. Cym.
Bowed mall.
Sus. Cym.
poco
L.V.
(Crot.)
poco
L.V.

10 Blue Night - concert band
Fl. 1-2
Ob.
H
rit.
Bsn.
Cl. 1
Cl. 2-3
B. Cl.
tutti
Cb. Cl.
(opt.)
A. Sx. 1-2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Tpt. 1
109
solo
Tpt. 2-3
Hn. 1-2
Tbn. 1-2
solo
Euph. 1-2
Tuba
Timp.
Marimba
Sus. Cym.
H
rit.
div.
Marimba
Bowed mall.

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