Aggressivo (flex)

From Wind Repertory Project
Randall Standridge

Randall Standridge


General Info

Year: 2013 / 2020
Duration: c. 2:15
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Grand Mesa Music
Cost: Score and Parts (digital) - $70.00   |   Score Only (digital) - $8.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • C Instruments
  • B-flat Instruments

Part 2

  • C Instruments
  • B-flat Instruments
  • E-flat Instruments
  • F Instruments

Part 3

  • C Instruments
  • B-flat Instruments
  • E-flat Instruments
  • F Instruments
  • C Instruments (low)

Part 4

  • C Instruments
  • B-flat Instruments
  • E-flat Instruments
  • C Instruments (low)

Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Crash Cymbals
  • Drum Set
  • Hi-Hat
  • Mallets
  • Sleigh Bells
  • Snare Drum
  • Tambourine


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Based on two rhythmic motifs, this tightly-knit composition is aggressively exciting from start to finish. Adding to the excitement are the composer's brilliant, driving percussion writing and a creative use of dissonance.

- Program Note from publisher


Aggressivo is a piece intended for young band that explores aggressive rhythmic patterns and musical expression. The piece begins and is centered around a two-measure motive that is heard in melodic, accompaniment, ostinato, and fragmented forms throughout the piece. A secondary, chromatic and dissonant idea is introduced in the middle of the piece. This encourages young players to embrace dissonance and learn more about chromatic/alternate fingerings. The piece culminates with both main ideas battling against one another before the final resolution.

- Program Note (for 2013 edition) by Grisham Middle School Honors Band concert program 19 December 2013


Media


State Ratings

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Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

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