Description
At the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, a fascinating scene occurred. During a Women’s Cross Country Skiing race, the racers appeared to be being chased near the finish line by a wolf. It soon became clear that the skiers were in no danger, as the wolf was just a wolfdog named Nazgul who had escaped his backyard near the course. I immediately thought that someone needed to write a piece of music about this amazing scene.
In The Skiing Wolfhound, I wanted to celebrate the beauty of the Italian Alps, the majesty of the Olympic games, and the joy of a good boy doing what good boys do.
Instrumentation
Flute 1, 2; Oboe; Bassoon; Clarinet in Bb 1,2; Bass Clarinet in Bb; Alto Saxophone; Tenor Saxophone; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpet in Bb 1, 2; Horn in F; Trombone; Euphonium; Tuba; Timpani; Snare Drum; Bass Drum; Cymbals; Suspended Cymbal; Sleigh Bells; Chimes; Xylophone; Marimba
