Gospel Song for a Rainy Day

Sunday, 27 September 2026

'Gospel Song for a Rainy Day', Composed and arranged by Geoff Kingston, was inspired by the line spoken by the first Witch in William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': "When shall we three meet again, In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"

Opening with the sound of rain and distant thunder a lone off-stage Trumpeter plays a haunting melody followed by the Brass Section performing a richly harmonised 'Gospel Song'. There quickly follows a driving dance in 10/8, which drives away the blues and hints at better things to come. 'Gospel Song for a Rainy Day', is a highly programmable work for Concert Band that will not only enchant your audience but is challenging and great fun to play.

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