| D.R.U.M. Percussion [Matériel pour classe] Alfred Publishing
Other Percussion SKU: AP.BMR08009 Discipline, Respect, and Unity Throu...(+)
Other Percussion SKU:
AP.BMR08009
Discipline, Respect,
and Unity Through
Music. Composed by
Jim Solomon.
Classroom/Pre-School;
Orff; Orff School
Orchestra. Book. 56
pages. Alfred Music
#00-BMR08009. Published
by Alfred Music
(AP.BMR08009). ISBN
9780769268385. UPC:
029156954913.
English. Kids love
drums! The sight, sound,
power, and feel are
tremendous motivators for
many students. D.R.U.M.
is an acronym for
Discipline, Respect and
Unity Through Music. The
original D.R.U.M. group
was formed at author Jim
Solomon's elementary
school in 1995 to provide
an ensemble experience
for students not involved
in any of the regular
music groups. The group
concept is designed to
stress teamwork and
self-discipline while
learning these intensive
percussion ensembles
built on music from the
United States, Brazil,
Africa, and China. Useful
for general music classes
and special groups, this
book is a terrific
learning tool with
unlimited potential! $19.99 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 1 to 2 weeks | | |
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12 or more players of any instruments, with conductor SKU: UM.93791 Gr...(+)
12 or more players of any
instruments, with
conductor SKU:
UM.93791 Group 1
Part. Composed by
Richard Barrett. Part.
United Music Publishing
#93791. Published by
United Music Publishing
(UM.93791). ISBN
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Piano & Tape (+ Opt.Instr) SKU: UM.89546 W/Group 2 in Eb Each Pt. ...(+)
Piano & Tape (+
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UM.89546 W/Group 2
in Eb Each Pt.
Composed by Stephen
Montague. Part. United
Music Publishing #89546.
Published by United Music
Publishing (UM.89546).
ISBN
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| Lights and Shadows United Music Publishers
Children's unison choir, SATB chorus, recorder group, brass (2322), 2 percussion...(+)
Children's unison choir,
SATB chorus, recorder
group, brass (2322), 2
percussion, strings
(violas, cellos) SKU:
UM.16652 Composed by
Diana Burrell. Facsimile
score. United Music
Publishing #16652.
Published by United Music
Publishing (UM.16652).
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12 or more players of any instruments, with conductor SKU: UM.93792 Gr...(+)
12 or more players of any
instruments, with
conductor SKU:
UM.93792 Group 2
Part. Composed by
Richard Barrett. Part.
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#93792. Published by
United Music Publishing
(UM.93792). ISBN
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Children's unison choir, SATB chorus, recorder group, brass (2322), 2 percussion...(+)
Children's unison choir,
SATB chorus, recorder
group, brass (2322), 2
percussion, strings
(violas, cellos) SKU:
UM.33806 Composed by
Diana Burrell. Facsimile
vocal score. United Music
Publishing #33806.
Published by United Music
Publishing (UM.33806).
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Piano & Tape (+ Opt.Instr) SKU: UM.89541 W/Group 1 in C Each Pt. C...(+)
Piano & Tape (+
Opt.Instr) SKU:
UM.89541 W/Group 1
in C Each Pt.
Composed by Stephen
Montague. Part. United
Music Publishing #89541.
Published by United Music
Publishing (UM.89541).
ISBN
9790224405361. $5.95 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 4 to 6 weeks | | |
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12 or more players of any instruments, with conductor SKU: UM.93793 Gr...(+)
12 or more players of any
instruments, with
conductor SKU:
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Part. Composed by
Richard Barrett. Part.
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#93793. Published by
United Music Publishing
(UM.93793). ISBN
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Piano & Tape (+ Opt.Instr) SKU: UM.89544 W/Group 2 in Bb Each Pt. ...(+)
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Opt.Instr) SKU:
UM.89544 W/Group 2
in Bb Each Pt.
Composed by Stephen
Montague. Part. United
Music Publishing #89544.
Published by United Music
Publishing (UM.89544).
ISBN
9790224405408. $5.95 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 4 to 6 weeks | | |
| Archangel [Conducteur] United Music Publishers
Concertante group: 2Ob, Ca, 3Tpt; & Wind 3033/4031 SKU: UM.13171A3 Compos...(+)
Concertante group: 2Ob,
Ca, 3Tpt; & Wind
3033/4031 SKU:
UM.13171A3 Composed
by Diana Burrell. Full
score. United Music
Publishing #13171A3.
Published by United Music
Publishing (UM.13171A3).
ISBN
9790224412819. $140.95 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 4 to 6 weeks | | |
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Concertante group: 2Ob, Ca, 3Tpt; & Wind 3033/4031 SKU: UM.13171A4 Compos...(+)
Concertante group: 2Ob,
Ca, 3Tpt; & Wind
3033/4031 SKU:
UM.13171A4 Composed
by Diana Burrell. Full
score. United Music
Publishing #13171A4.
Published by United Music
Publishing (UM.13171A4).
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Piano & Tape (+ Opt.Instr) SKU: UM.89542 W/Group 1 in Eb Each Pt. ...(+)
Piano & Tape (+
Opt.Instr) SKU:
UM.89542 W/Group 1
in Eb Each Pt.
Composed by Stephen
Montague. Part. United
Music Publishing #89542.
Published by United Music
Publishing (UM.89542).
ISBN
9790224405385. $5.95 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 4 to 6 weeks | | |
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Piano & Tape (+ Opt.Instr) SKU: UM.89543 W/Group 1 in Bb Each Pt. ...(+)
Piano & Tape (+
Opt.Instr) SKU:
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in Bb Each Pt.
Composed by Stephen
Montague. Part. United
Music Publishing #89543.
Published by United Music
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ISBN
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Piano & Tape (+ Opt.Instr) SKU: UM.89545 W/Group 2 in C Each Pt. C...(+)
Piano & Tape (+
Opt.Instr) SKU:
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in C Each Pt.
Composed by Stephen
Montague. Part. United
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Published by United Music
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ISBN
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| Requiem United Music Publishers
Mezzo-soprano voice solo, SSAATB choir, orchestra (2222/4231/hp.org.timp.3 off-s...(+)
Mezzo-soprano voice solo,
SSAATB choir, orchestra
(2222/4231/hp.org.timp.3
off-stage perc groups.4
fog horns/strings)
SKU: UM.97688
Composed by Stephen
Montague. Vocal score.
United Music Publishing
#97688. Published by
United Music Publishing
(UM.97688). ISBN
9790224408003. $11.95 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 4 to 6 weeks | | |
| 2015 Modern Worship Hits Piano, Voix et Guitare Alfred Publishing
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar). Composed by various artists and composers. For Guitar;...(+)
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar).
Composed by various
artists
and composers. For
Guitar;
Keyboard; Piano; Voice.
This
edition:
Piano/Vocal/Guitar.
Book; P/V/C Mixed Folio;
Piano/Vocal/Chords;
Worship
Resources. Contemporary
Christian; Pop/Rock;
Sacred.
120 pages. Published by
Alfred Music
$19.99 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 1 to 2 weeks | | |
| Caritas Abundat Carl Fischer
Choral Hand Clap, Hand Drum, Violin, alto 1, alto 2, soprano 1, soprano 2 SKU...(+)
Choral Hand Clap, Hand
Drum, Violin, alto 1,
alto 2, soprano 1,
soprano 2 SKU:
CF.CM9563 Great
and Fiery Force.
Composed by Michael John
Trotta. Hidegard Von
Bingen transcribed by
Michael John Trotta.
Mjts. With Standard
notation. 24 pages.
Duration 4 minutes, 41
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #CM9563. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CM9563). ISBN
9781491153635. UPC:
680160911134. 6.75 x 10.5
inches. Key: G minor.
Latin, English. Hidegard
Von Bingen transcribed by
Michael John
Trotta. Trotta's
composition is an
energetic reimagining of
timeless text and tune
from the 12th century
poet, composer, and
philosopher Hildegard of
Bingen. The marriage of
the chant Caritas Abundat
with a text taken from
Liber Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works) creates an
entirely new work that
expresses themes of
empowerment. There is a
reflective sense of the
empowerment that comes
from singing in a choir,
especially the power of
belonging to a group
united for a purpose
greater than
oneself. This
commissioned work for
womens choir is an
energetic reimagining of
a timeless text and tune
from the twelfth-century
poet, composer and
philosopher Hildegard of
Bingen. The text was
selected as a reflection
of the students' desire
to express the
empowerment that comes
from singing in a choir,
especially the power of
belonging to a group
united for a purpose
greater than oneself.
This piece marries the
chant Caritas
Abundat with a text
taken from Liber
Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), creating an
entirely new work that
expresses themes of
empowerment. An adapted
quotation of the tune is
introduced in the violin,
then taken up by the
choir, treated to a
five-part canon in the
more reflective middle
section, and finally
changes meter for an
energetic finish. I am
the great and fiery
force, That breathes life
into all things: I am
what awakens and supports
life And enkindles all
living things I am the
great and fiery force,
That breathes life into
all things: Everything in
the cosmos Is encircled
with my wisdom. I am the
beauty in the fields, The
force, that moves like a
graceful wind I shine in
the waters, and burn in
the sun, Glimmering in
the stars. Caritas
abundat in omnia (Grace
abounds for everyone)
[Liber Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), I.I.2]. This
commissioned work for
womenas choir is an
energetic reimagining of
a timeless text and tune
from the twelfth-century
poet, composer and
philosopher Hildegard of
Bingen. The text was
selected as a reflection
of the students' desire
to express the
empowerment that comes
from singing in a choir,
especially the power of
belonging to a group
united for a purpose
greater than oneself.
This piece marries the
chant Caritas
Abundat with a text
taken from Liber
Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), creating an
entirely new work that
expresses themes of
empowerment. An adapted
quotation of the tune is
introduced in the violin,
then taken up by the
choir, treated to a
five-part canon in the
more reflective middle
section, and finally
changes meter for an
energetic finish. I am
the great and fiery
force, That breathes life
into all things: I am
what awakens and supports
life And enkindles all
living things I am the
great and fiery force,
That breathes life into
all things: Everything in
the cosmos Is encircled
with my wisdom. I am the
beauty in the fields, The
force, that moves like a
graceful wind I shine in
the waters, and burn in
the sun, Glimmering in
the stars. Caritas
abundat in omnia (Grace
abounds for everyone)
[Liber Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), I.I.2]. This
commissioned work for
womenas choir is an
energetic reimagining of
a timeless text and tune
from the twelfth-century
poet, composer and
philosopher Hildegard of
Bingen. The text was
selected as a reflection
of the students' desire
to express the
empowerment that comes
from singing in a choir,
especially the power of
belonging to a group
united for a purpose
greater than oneself.
This piece marries the
chant Caritas
Abundat with a text
taken from Liber
Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), creating an
entirely new work that
expresses themes of
empowerment. An adapted
quotation of the tune is
introduced in the violin,
then taken up by the
choir, treated to a
five-part canon in the
more reflective middle
section, and finally
changes meter for an
energetic finish. I am
the great and fiery
force, That breathes life
into all things: I am
what awakens and supports
life And enkindles all
living things I am the
great and fiery force,
That breathes life into
all things: Everything in
the cosmos Is encircled
with my wisdom. I am the
beauty in the fields, The
force, that moves like a
graceful wind I shine in
the waters, and burn in
the sun, Glimmering in
the stars. Caritas
abundat in omnia (Grace
abounds for everyone)
[Liber Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), I.I.2]. This
commissioned work for
women's choir is an
energetic reimagining of
a timeless text and tune
from the twelfth-century
poet, composer and
philosopher Hildegard of
Bingen. The text was
selected as a reflection
of the students' desire
to express the
empowerment that comes
from singing in a choir,
especially the power of
belonging to a group
united for a purpose
greater than oneself.
This piece marries the
chant Caritas
Abundat with a text
taken from Liber
Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), creating an
entirely new work that
expresses themes of
empowerment. An adapted
quotation of the tune is
introduced in the violin,
then taken up by the
choir, treated to a
five-part canon in the
more reflective middle
section, and finally
changes meter for an
energetic finish. I am
the great and fiery
force, That breathes life
into all things: I am
what awakens and supports
life And enkindles all
living things I am the
great and fiery force,
That breathes life into
all things: Everything in
the cosmos Is encircled
with my wisdom. I am the
beauty in the fields, The
force, that moves like a
graceful wind I shine in
the waters, and burn in
the sun, Glimmering in
the stars. Caritas
abundat in omnia (Grace
abounds for everyone)
[Liber Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), I.I.2]. This
commissioned work for
women's choir is an
energetic reimagining of
a timeless text and tune
from the twelfth-century
poet, composer and
philosopher Hildegard of
Bingen. The text was
selected as a reflection
of the students' desire
to express the
empowerment that comes
from singing in a choir,
especially the power of
belonging to a group
united for a purpose
greater than oneself.
This piece marries the
chant Caritas Abundat
with a text taken from
Liber Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), creating an
entirely new work that
expresses themes of
empowerment. An adapted
quotation of the tune is
introduced in the violin,
then taken up by the
choir, treated to a
five-part canon in the
more reflective middle
section, and finally
changes meter for an
energetic finish. I am
the great and fiery
force, That breathes life
into all things: I am
what awakens and supports
life And enkindles all
living things I am the
great and fiery force,
That breathes life into
all things: Everything in
the cosmos Is encircled
with my wisdom. I am the
beauty in the fields, The
force, that moves like a
graceful wind I shine in
the waters, and burn in
the sun, Glimmering in
the stars. Caritas
abundat in omnia (Grace
abounds for everyone)
[Liber Divinorum Operum
(The Book of Divine
Works), I.I.2]. This
commissioned work for
women’s choir is
an energetic reimagining
of a timeless text and
tune from the
twelfth-century poet,
composer and philosopher
Hildegard of Bingen. The
text was selected as a
reflection of the
students' desire to
express the empowerment
that comes from singing
in a choir, especially
the power of belonging to
a group united for a
purpose greater than
oneself.This piece
marries the chant Caritas
Abundat with a text taken
from Liber Divinorum
Operum (The Book of
Divine Works), creating
an entirely new work that
expresses themes of
empowerment.An adapted
quotation of the tune is
introduced in the violin,
then taken up by the
choir, treated to a
five-part canon in the
more reflective middle
section, and finally
changes meter for an
energetic finish.I am the
great and fiery
force,That breathes life
into all things:I am what
awakens and supports
lifeAnd enkindles all
living thingsI am the
great and fiery
force,That breathes life
into all
things:Everything in the
cosmosIs encircled with
my wisdom.I am the beauty
in the fields,The force,
that moves like a
graceful windI shine in
the waters, and burn in
the sun,Glimmering in the
stars.Caritas abundat in
omnia (Grace abounds for
everyone)[Liber Divinorum
Operum (The Book of
Divine Works),
I.I.2]. $3.50 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 24 hours - In Stock | | |
| Fighting Over What We Believe Chorale 3 parties Seafarer Press
(A bold meditation on conflict, communication and compromise). Composed by Eliza...(+)
(A bold meditation on
conflict, communication
and compromise). Composed
by Elizabeth Alexander.
For SSA, SAB (youth
choir), piano. Anthems,
Sacred, Secular, Jazz /
Blues / Rock. Medium.
Choral Score. Duration 4
minutes. Published by
Seafarer Press
$3.50 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 4 to 6 weeks | | |
| Tricky Sticks Ensemble Jazz [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Kendor Music Inc.
Composed by Greg Yasinitsky. For jazz ensemble (9-17 players) with optional flut...(+)
Composed by Greg
Yasinitsky. For jazz
ensemble (9-17 players)
with optional flute,
clarinet, F horn, tuba
and vibes. Kendor
Konvertible. Jazz Gateway
Series. Swing. Easy.
Score and set of parts.
Duration 4 minutes, 50
seconds. Published by
Kendor Music Inc
$48.00 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 1 to 2 weeks | | |
| Cantabile Voice Class Chorale Pavane Publishing
Composed by Katharin Rundus. For Choral. Pavane Publications. 48 pages. Pavane P...(+)
Composed by Katharin
Rundus. For Choral.
Pavane Publications. 48
pages. Pavane Publishing
#P5026. Published by
Pavane Publishing
$19.99 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 24 hours - In Stock | | |
| Three Concert Openers Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Belwin
Composed by Jack Bullock. Concert Band; SmartMusic, Opener. Belwin Concert Band....(+)
Composed by Jack Bullock.
Concert Band; SmartMusic,
Opener. Belwin Concert
Band. Form: Fanfare.
Part(s); Score. 244
pages. Belwin Music
#00-29588. Published by
Belwin Music (AP.29588).
$73.00 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 24 hours - In Stock | | |
| Contextures: Riots - Decade '60 Orchestre Theodore Presser Co.
Orchestra SKU: PR.11641867L Composed by William Kraft. Spiral. Large Scor...(+)
Orchestra SKU:
PR.11641867L Composed
by William Kraft. Spiral.
Large Score. Duration 16
minutes, 25 seconds.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41867L. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.11641867L). UPC:
680160683215. Conte
xtures: Riots -Decade '60
was commissioned by Zubin
Mehta and the Southern
California Symphony
Association after the
successful premiere of
the Concerto for Four
Percussion Soloists and
Orchestra. It was written
during the spring and
summer months of 1967.
Riots stemming from
resentment against the
racial situation in the
United States and the war
in Vietnam were occurring
throughout the country
and inevitably invaded
the composer's creative
subconscious.
Contextures, as the title
implies, was intended to
exploit various and
varying textures. As the
work progressed the
correspondence between
the fabric of music and
the fabric of society
became apparent and the
allegory grew in
significance. So I found
myself translating social
aspects into musical
techniques. Social
stratification became a
polymetric situation
where disparate groups
function together. The
conflict between the
forces of expansion and
the forces of containment
is expressed through and
opposition of tonal
fluidity vs. rigidity.
This is epitomized in the
fourth movement, where
the brass is divided into
two groups - a muted
group, encircled by the
unmuted one, which does
its utmost to keep the
first group within a
restricted pitch area.
The playful jazzy bits
(one between the first
and second movements and
one at the end of the
piece) are simply saying
that somehow in this age
of turmoil and anxiety
ways of having fun are
found even though that
fun may seem
inappropriate. The piece
is in five movements,
with an interlude between
the first and second
movements. It is scored
for a large orchestra,
supplemented by six
groups of percussion,
including newly created
roto-toms (small tunable
drums) and some original
devices, such as muted
gongs and muted
vibraphone. There is also
an offstage jazz quartet:
bass, drums, soprano
saxophone and trumpet.
The first movement begins
with a solo by the first
clarinetist which is
interrupted by
intermittent heckling
from his colleagues
leading to a
configuration of large
disparate elements. The
interlude of solo violin
and snare-drum follows
without pause. The second
movement, Prestissimo, is
a display piece of
virtuosity for the entire
orchestra. The third
movement marks a period
of repose and reflection
and calls for some
expressive solos,
particularly by the horn
and alto saxophone. The
fourth movement opens
with a rather lengthy
oboe solo, which is
threatened by large
blocks of sound from the
orchestra, against an
underlying current of
agitated energy in the
piano and percussion.
This leads to a section
in which large orchestral
forces oppose one
another, ultimately
bringing the work to a
climax, if not to a
denouement. Various
thematic elements are
strewn all over the
orchestra, resulting in
the formation of a
general haze of sound. A
transition leads to the
fifth movement without
pause. The musical haze
is pierced gently by the
offstage jazz group as if
they were attempting to
ignore and even dispel
the gloom, but a legato
bell sound enters and
hovers over both the jazz
group and the orchestra,
the latter making
statements of disquieting
finality. Two films were
conceived to accompany
portions of Contextures.
The first done by Herbert
Kosowar, was a
chemography film
(painting directly into
the film using dyes and
various implements) with
fast clips of riot
photographs. The second
was a film collage made
by photographically
abstracting details from
paintings of Reginald
Pollack. The purpose was
to invoke a non-specific
response - as in music -
but at the same time to
define the subject matter
of the piece. The films
were constructed to
correspond with certain
developments in the piece
and in no way affect the
independence and musical
flow of the piece, having
been made after the piece
was completed.
Contextures: Riots -
Decade '60 is dedicated
to Mehta, the Southern
California Symphony
Association and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. The news of
the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King came
the afternoon of the
premiere, April 4, 1968.
That evening's
performances, and also
the succeeding ones, were
dedicated to him and a
special dedication to Dr.
King has been inserted
into he score. All the
music that follows the
jazz group - beginning
with the legato bell
sound playing the first 2
notes to We shall
overcome constitutes a
new ending to commemorate
Dr. King's death. $105.00 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 2 to 3 weeks | | |
| Contextures: Riots - Decade '60 Orchestre [Conducteur] Theodore Presser Co.
Orchestra SKU: PR.11641867S Composed by William Kraft. Full score. Durati...(+)
Orchestra SKU:
PR.11641867S Composed
by William Kraft. Full
score. Duration 16
minutes, 25 seconds.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41867S. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.11641867S). UPC:
680160683208. Conte
xtures: Riots -Decade '60
was commissioned by Zubin
Mehta and the Southern
California Symphony
Association after the
successful premiere of
the Concerto for Four
Percussion Soloists and
Orchestra. It was written
during the spring and
summer months of 1967.
Riots stemming from
resentment against the
racial situation in the
United States and the war
in Vietnam were occurring
throughout the country
and inevitably invaded
the composer's creative
subconscious.
Contextures, as the title
implies, was intended to
exploit various and
varying textures. As the
work progressed the
correspondence between
the fabric of music and
the fabric of society
became apparent and the
allegory grew in
significance. So I found
myself translating social
aspects into musical
techniques. Social
stratification became a
polymetric situation
where disparate groups
function together. The
conflict between the
forces of expansion and
the forces of containment
is expressed through and
opposition of tonal
fluidity vs. rigidity.
This is epitomized in the
fourth movement, where
the brass is divided into
two groups - a muted
group, encircled by the
unmuted one, which does
its utmost to keep the
first group within a
restricted pitch area.
The playful jazzy bits
(one between the first
and second movements and
one at the end of the
piece) are simply saying
that somehow in this age
of turmoil and anxiety
ways of having fun are
found even though that
fun may seem
inappropriate. The piece
is in five movements,
with an interlude between
the first and second
movements. It is scored
for a large orchestra,
supplemented by six
groups of percussion,
including newly created
roto-toms (small tunable
drums) and some original
devices, such as muted
gongs and muted
vibraphone. There is also
an offstage jazz quartet:
bass, drums, soprano
saxophone and trumpet.
The first movement begins
with a solo by the first
clarinetist which is
interrupted by
intermittent heckling
from his colleagues
leading to a
configuration of large
disparate elements. The
interlude of solo violin
and snare-drum follows
without pause. The second
movement, Prestissimo, is
a display piece of
virtuosity for the entire
orchestra. The third
movement marks a period
of repose and reflection
and calls for some
expressive solos,
particularly by the horn
and alto saxophone. The
fourth movement opens
with a rather lengthy
oboe solo, which is
threatened by large
blocks of sound from the
orchestra, against an
underlying current of
agitated energy in the
piano and percussion.
This leads to a section
in which large orchestral
forces oppose one
another, ultimately
bringing the work to a
climax, if not to a
denouement. Various
thematic elements are
strewn all over the
orchestra, resulting in
the formation of a
general haze of sound. A
transition leads to the
fifth movement without
pause. The musical haze
is pierced gently by the
offstage jazz group as if
they were attempting to
ignore and even dispel
the gloom, but a legato
bell sound enters and
hovers over both the jazz
group and the orchestra,
the latter making
statements of disquieting
finality. Two films were
conceived to accompany
portions of Contextures.
The first done by Herbert
Kosowar, was a
chemography film
(painting directly into
the film using dyes and
various implements) with
fast clips of riot
photographs. The second
was a film collage made
by photographically
abstracting details from
paintings of Reginald
Pollack. The purpose was
to invoke a non-specific
response - as in music -
but at the same time to
define the subject matter
of the piece. The films
were constructed to
correspond with certain
developments in the piece
and in no way affect the
independence and musical
flow of the piece, having
been made after the piece
was completed.
Contextures: Riots -
Decade '60 is dedicated
to Mehta, the Southern
California Symphony
Association and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. The news of
the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King came
the afternoon of the
premiere, April 4, 1968.
That evening's
performances, and also
the succeeding ones, were
dedicated to him and a
special dedication to Dr.
King has been inserted
into he score. All the
music that follows the
jazz group - beginning
with the legato bell
sound playing the first 2
notes to We shall
overcome constitutes a
new ending to commemorate
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