A wonderful piece by Anthony Barfield that exhibits both rhythmic, groovy sections and beautiful, contemplative ones. The trombone range spans from low C (C2) to high D (D5).

Purchase the recording of Colin Williams and Hanako Yamagata performing this arrangement here.

Hear the original version with Dr. Jonathan Whitaker and the University of Alabama Wind Ensemble below.

Note by the Composer: Red Sky is a representation of the Big Bang Theory. Science tells us the universe continues to expand from a single point. All the matter, energy, and light in the universe were compacted into an infinitely dense point. The universe then tremendously expanded. Red Sky focuses on space, matter, and energy as a whole.

The following commissioned the piano reduction: Josh Bynum (Lead) – University of Georgia, Mark Babbitt – Illinois State University, Justin Cook – University of Central Arkansas, Stephen Farrell – U.S. Naval Academy Band, Bruce Faske – Arkansas State University, Natalie Mannix – University of North Texas, Bradley Palmer – Columbus State University, Jonathan Whitaker – University of Alabama, Colin Williams – New York Philharmonic, Jeremy Wilson – Vanderbilt University

This edition comes with a staple bound trombone part and a spiral bound piano score.