{"product_id":"a-family-mans-lament-1","title":"A Family Man's Lament","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Portrait of Love, Regret, and Rediscovery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Family Man's Lament\u003c\/em\u003e is an original composition for concert band by Dennis Scheel — a deeply personal work inspired by the profound shift in how a father and husband came to understand and relate to his wife and teenage daughter following their recent neurodivergence diagnoses. It is a musical meditation on regret for the past, and the quiet, tender hope of a new understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grade 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiccolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Flutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Oboes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBassoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Clarinets in B♭\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Alto Saxophones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenor Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaritone Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Trumpets in B♭\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Horns in F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Tenor Trombones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass Trombone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuphonium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Bass (Optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlockenspiel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspended Cymbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave a Listen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4638\/3002\/files\/A_Family_Man_s_Lament_-_Flow_1.mp3?v=1773961638\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScore Sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4638\/3002\/files\/01_-_Full_score_-_A_Family_Man_s_Lament-Watermark_ddb8ef59-36b0-43a8-a53a-9f028c74357f.pdf?v=1773961459\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Watermarked Score Sample (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull conductor's score (PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual instrument parts (PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-time instant digital download upon purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcert bands and wind ensembles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic educators and conductors seeking expressive Grade 4 repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformers and audiences moved by deeply personal, narrative-driven music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has navigated the emotional journey of family, understanding, and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dennis Scheel Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648392741018,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4638\/3002\/files\/a-family-mans-lament-cover-image-no-text.png?v=1773961365","url":"https:\/\/dennisscheelmusic.com\/products\/a-family-mans-lament-1","provider":"Dennis Scheel Music ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}