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Aventura

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James Swearingen

James Swearingen


General Info

Year: 1984
Duration: c. 5:45
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score & Parts - $52.00   |   Score Only - $5.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
French Horn I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Claves
  • Cymbals (crash and suspended)
  • Glockenspiel
  • Snare Drum
  • Tambourine
  • Tom-Toms
  • Triangle
  • Tubular Bells
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Opening with a haunting chorale-like setting, the work surges into a fast contemporary section punctuated by sharp brass accents and exciting percussion lines. Lyrical woodwind passages precede a nice middle section which spotlights solos for flute and baritone. The finish is strong and vibrant.

Aventura was commissioned by and dedicated to the Clayton High School Concert Band, Clayton, Missouri, Carol Shannon, director and Michael Fournier, assistant director.


Media

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State Ratings

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Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


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Resources

  • Swearingen, J. (1983). Aventura [score]. C.L. Barnhouse: Oskaloosa, Iowa.