Concert band - Grade 4
SKU:
MH.0-931329-35-3
Composed by Jack Stamp.
Suitable for high school,
community, and college
bands. Conductor score
and set of parts.
Duration 4:45. Published
by Manhattan Beach Music
(MH.0-931329-35-3).
ISBN
9780931329357.
Comp
oser's Preface:
Antithigram is coined
from the words antithesis
and program. The work is
bi-thematic -- the first
theme comprised of eleven
notes, the second
(beginning at measure 63)
more like a chorale in
structure. A four-note
tone cluster (B flat, C,
F sharp, B natural)
appears in the first
measure, and subsequently
appears as an arpeggiated
ostinato (B flat, C, and
F sharp, in orchestra
bells and vibraphone)
that underpins and
adheres subsequent
sections. After the
themes are treated in a
number of traditional
ways (two-voice
counterpoint, canon,
chorale, and diminution)
they are joined at
measure 110 in a
polychordal statement.
The work should be
performed with energy,
with special attention to
a precise and lively
style of articulation.
Antithigram was composed
in the Summer of 1977 and
premiered by the East
Carolina University
Symphonic Band in April
of 1978 with the composer
conducting. Ensemble
instrumentation: 1
Piccolo, 2 Oboe, 2
Bassoon, 1 Eb Clarinet, 4
Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb
Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet
3, 2 Eb Alto Clarinet, 2
Bb Bass Clarinet, 1 Eb
Contrabass Clarinet, 1 Bb
Contrabass Clarinet, 4 Eb
Alto Saxophone 1, 2, 2 Bb
Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb
Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb
Cornet 1, 3 Bb Cornet 2,
3 Bb Cornet 3, 2 F Horns
1 & 2, 2 F Horns 3 & 4, 2
Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2,
2 Trombone 3, 2 Baritone,
Treble Clef, 2 Baritone,
Bass Clef, 4 Tuba, 1
Timpani, 1 Percussion 1
(Xylophone, Vibraphone,
Bongos), 1 Percussion 2
(Orchestra Bells,
Tambourine), 1 Percussion
3 (Chimes), 1 Percussion
4 (Snare Drum,
Tambourine, Triangle), 1
Percussion 5 (Bass Drum,
Tam-tam,
Cymbal-susp.).
