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Written By Clarence Hines

My composition “Peña Amaya” for wind ensemble will be performed at the upcoming World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Conference in Valencia, Spain.

 
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This piece evokes memories of an afternoon hike along the mountain trails of Peña Amaya, which is located in the province of Burgos in northern Spain. After learning of the historical significance of this landmark, with all of its ancient and medieval ruins, and after hearing a work from the Codex Las Huelgas, a medieval manuscript of Gregorian chants with origins in the region, I was inspired to compose this piece.

Dr. Erin Bodnar will conduct the University of North Florida Wind Symphony in its performance at the conference in July.

 
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Clarence Hines

Clarence Hines is a trombonist, composer, and arranger who has performed with Bobby Caldwell, Maceo Parker, David Sanborn, and Diane Schuur. His festival performances include the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Rochester International Jazz Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival. Recent commissions include works for the Ukrainian Chamber Orchestra and the Strings Festival Brass & Percussion Ensemble. Peña Amaya, his original composition for wind ensemble, was premiered in Valencia, Spain in 2019. His arrangement of Ellington’s Come Sunday was performed by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the Tanglewood Music Festival in 2020. Clarence is an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and the Director of the School of Music at the University of North Florida.

http://clarencehines.com
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