Concert band (Full Score, Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2 (opt), Bb Clarinet 1/2/3, Eb Alto ...(+)
Concert band (Full Score,
Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2
(opt), Bb Clarinet 1/2/3,
Eb Alto Clarinet (opt),
Bb Bass Clarinet (opt),
Bassoon 1/2 (opt), Alto
Sax 1/2, Bb Tenor Sax, Eb
Baritone Sax (opt), F
Horn 1/2/3, F Horn 4
(opt), Trumpet 1/2,
Cornet 1/2, 1st Trombone,
2nd Trombo) - grade 3.5
SKU: CN.R10170
Composed by Bruce Fraser.
Band Music. Score and
parts. Duration 4:10.
Published by G & M Brand
Music Publishers
(CN.R10170).
The title
derives from the sound
created by imposing two
major triads on top of
each other, eg. the first
brass chord of F major
over G major, otherwise
an eleventh chord. The
whole piece is then
worked out through these
intervals, opening with a
rush of flourishes and
fanfares creating a
lively atmosphere, moving
to a middle slower
section with a more
angular melody. the
opening is repeated and
leads to a flying CODA
with a cheeky interchange
between Oboe and
Piccolo.