Sacrifice -Score

D A N I E L F L O Y D R E E V E S
S A C R I F I C E
f o r s y m p h o n i c b a n d
D e d i c a t e d t o J o e G r y z b o w s k i a n d i n
l o v i n g m e m o r y o f C a t h y G r y z b o w s k i

DANIEL FLOYD REEVES
SACRIFICE
Program Note:
Premiered May 9, 2019, by Nathaniel Neugent and the T. A. Howard Middle School Honor Band
Sacrifice was originally written as a choral piece when I was a freshman at Texas Christian University [TCU] for
Ryan Forkner‘s masters conducting recital. The theme of the concert was the life of Christ, so I chose John 3:16 to
set. It was premiered in the spring of 2004 in Robert Carr Chapel with the TCU Chamber Choir. When I played
this piece for Mr. Gryzbowski, his comment was, “I feel like I am in church.” I wanted to transcribe this for
symphonic band, which is Mr. Gryzbowski‘s medium, in appreciation for everything he has meant to me. Consider
this piece a continuation of his legacy.
Every day, I am inspired by the impact his kindness, passion, and love of music had on me. In my time at L. D. Bell
High School in Hurst, TX, he taught me to always pursue excellence and continue my passion for the art of music.
- Daniel Floyd Reeves
Additional context:
If any one piece of Scripture could be considered common knowledge, it would be John 3:16: "For God so loved the
world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting
life." What appears at first to be a simple statement of theology is, in fact, a deep meditation on the character and
motivations of God. His vast capacity for love and His exacting judgment collide at the Cross. There, a God so
perfect as to stand out of our reach proves Himself to be equally loving, sacrificing that which is most valuable to
repair that which should be impossible to redeem.
Hence, the insistence of this piece that we focus on God's sovereign love first and foremost. Following that, the
refrain of those six powerful words becomes an invitation to contemplate the deep sorrow of God as His Son suffers
for our sins. But, just as the crucifixion proved to be a Beginning rather than an End, the final moments invites the
listener away from that sorrow and into the hope and wonder of God's active love.
- Steven A Jones
About the composer:
Daniel Reeves (b. 1985) Daniel began composing at twelve years of age. Daniel Reeves has composed music for a
broad array of genres, including choral, strings, wind ensemble and percussion. His solos, chamber music and
ensemble compositions have been performed by individuals, universities and professional groups. As a young
performer, Daniel participated in a broad array of musical organizations, from wind symphony and orchestra to
jazz, percussion and marching band. He devoted his talent to music composition as a student attending Texas
Christian University. His musical instructors and associates have included Dr. Jeremey Earnhart, John Pollard, Dr.
Brian West, Brian Youngblood, Jay Bocook, Daniel Montoya, Jr., Onsby Rose and Evan Rogers. Now, his musical
vision has evolved to become intensely focused on creating music that is simply beyond compare. Whether it is for
the marching arts or the concert hall, listen to his work or watch a video of a performance. He would love to hear
your emotional response.
Daniel is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and
the American Composers Forum.

Instrumentation
Flute 1-2
Oboe 1-2
English Horn
Bassoon 1-2
B-flat Clarinet 1-3
Bass Clarinet
B-flat Contrabass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1-2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet 1-3
F Horn 1-4
Trombone 1-2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Chimes
Suspended Cymbal
Tam-Tam
Bass Drum

for Joe Grybowski and in loving memory of Cathy Gryzbowski
Sacrifice
DANIE FLOYD REEVES
Flute
1
2
Lento e pensoso; molto legato (q = 60)
a2
Oboe
1
2
English Horn
Bassoon
Clarinet in Bb
1
2
1
2
3
a2
div.
unis.
unis.
Bass Clarinet
(Play divisi only if no contrabass clarinet; Otherwise, play top part)
Bb Contrabass Clarinet
Alto Sax
1
2
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
1
Lento e pensoso; molto legato (q = 60)
Trumpet in Bb
2
3
Horn in F
1
2
3
4
a2
a2
Trombone
1
2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Chimes
Suspended Cym.
Tam-Tam
Bass Drum
1
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2
3
4

2
Sacrifice
Fl.
Ob.
1
2
1
2
E. Hn.
A Poco piú mosso
Bsn.
Bb Cl.
1
2
1
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
1
A Poco piú mosso
Bb Tpt.
2
3
Hn.
Tbn.
1
2
3
4
1
2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
a2
apple
apple
˚
apple
˚
Bsn. cues
Timp.
Chm.
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
5
6
7
8
9

Sacrifice 3
Fl.
Ob.
1
2
1
2
apple
˚
B
a2
a2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
1
2
1
apple
˚
a2
Bb Cl.
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
apple
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
˚
apple
apple
1
B
Bb Tpt.
2
3
1
2
Hn.
3
4
Tbn.
1
2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Chm.
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
10
11
12
13
14

4
Sacrifice
Fl.
1
2
3 3 6
3 3 6
Ob.
1
2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
1
2
Bb Cl.
1
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
A. Sx.
1
2
a2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Bb Tpt.
1
2
3
straight mute
straight mute
1
2
Hn.
3
4
Tbn.
1
2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
˚
apple
Chm.
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
15
16
˙
˙
17
œ
œ
18
˙
˙
19

Sacrifice 5
Fl.
Ob.
1
2
1
2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
Bb Cl.
1
2
1
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
1
rit.
rit.
a2
a2
Bb Tpt.
2
3
Hn.
Tbn.
1
2
3
4
1
2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Chm.
Play
div.
a2
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
œ
œ
20
21
22
23

6
Sacrifice
Fl.
1
2
C
Triste (q = 58)
brighter
Ob.
1
2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
Bb Cl.
1
2
1
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
div.
B. Sx.
Bb Tpt.
Hn.
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
C
Triste (q = 58)
a2
a2 open
brighter
open
Tbn.
1
2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
div.
Tuba
Timp.
Chm.
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
24
25
26
27

Sacrifice 7
Fl.
Ob.
1
2
1
2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
Bb Cl.
1
2
1
2
3
3
a2
3
3
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
3
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
3
a2
3
B. Sx.
3
Bb Tpt.
Hn.
Tbn.
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
a2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
unis.
unis.
3
3
3
div.
3
Timp.
Chm.
3
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
28
29
30
31
32

8
Sacrifice
Fl.
1
2
D Pieno di luce (q = 64)
Ob.
1
2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
Bb Cl.
1
2
1
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Bb Tpt.
1
2
3
D
Pieno di luce (q = 64)
sub.
sub.
div.
unis.
div.
Hn.
1
2
3
4
(bells up!)
(bells up!)
ord.
ord.
Tbn.
1
2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
div.
Timp.
Chm.
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
w
w
33
œ
œ
34
choke
35
36
37
38

Sacrifice 9
Fl.
Ob.
1
2
1
2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
Bb Cl.
1
2
1
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
a2
a2
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
E
a2
a2
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
Bb Tpt.
Hn.
Tbn.
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1
2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Chm.
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
39
unis.
E
3
5
6
3
6
5
3 3
3 3
˙
œ
œ
˙
œ œ
41
40
3 3
3 3
3
3
œ
œ
42
˙
˙
œ
œ
43

10
Sacrifice
Fl.
Ob.
1
2
1
2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
Bb Cl.
1
2
1
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
F
1.
E. Hn. Cue
Bb Tpt.
Hn.
Tbn.
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
1
2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
F
1.
Timp.
Chm.
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
44
45
46
47
48
49

Sacrifice 11
Fl.
1
2
Ob.
1
2
E. Hn.
Bsn.
1
2
Bb Cl.
1
2
3
Bass Cl.
Cb. Cl.
A. Sx.
1
2
T. Sx.
B. Sx.
1
Bb Tpt.
2
3
Hn.
Tbn.
1
2
3
4
1
2
a2
a2
B. Tbn.
Euph.
Tuba
Timp.
Chm.
Sus.Cym.
Tam-Tam
B.D.
50
51
52
53
54
55
56