A rhythmic, "skittering" ostinato—often performed by flutes and percussion—is introduced at measure 18 to represent the swirling gusts of a tempest.
The work opens with a sense of mystery. Legato lines in the clarinets and low woodwinds create an atmosphere of impending energy. the tempest robert w smith score pdf
Robert W. Smith’s " The Tempest ": A Masterclass for Developing Bands the tempest robert w smith score pdf