A Family Man's Lament
$75.00
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A Family Man's Lament
$75.00
A Portrait of Love, Regret, and Rediscovery
A Family Man's Lament 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.
Performance Level: Grade 4
Duration: Approximately 6 minutes
Instrumentation
- Piccolo
- 2 Flutes
- 2 Oboes
- Bassoon
- 2 Clarinets in B♭
- 2 Alto Saxophones
- Tenor Saxophone
- Baritone Saxophone
- 3 Trumpets in B♭
- 4 Horns in F
- 2 Tenor Trombones
- Bass Trombone
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- Double Bass (Optional)
- Glockenspiel
- Suspended Cymbal
Have a Listen
Score Sample
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What's Included
- Full conductor's score (PDF)
- Individual instrument parts (PDF)
- One-time instant digital download upon purchase
Perfect For
- Concert bands and wind ensembles
- Music educators and conductors seeking expressive Grade 4 repertoire
- Performers and audiences moved by deeply personal, narrative-driven music
- Anyone who has navigated the emotional journey of family, understanding, and growth