Boomba

Michael Barry

General Info

Year: 2015
Duration: c. 4:20
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: JoAnne Kane
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown

Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II-III
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
Contrabassoon
E-flat Soprano Clarinet (Solo)
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone I-II
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Bass Trombone
Euphonium I-II
Tuba
String Bass
Piano
Timpani
Percussion, including:

Bass Drum
Marimba
Shakers
Snare Drum
Triangle
Vibraphone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Michael Barry's most vibrant, colorful piece for wind ensemble, Boomba, features whimsical melodic lines and fast-paced call and response between the various ensemble textures. Michael's use of classic jazz gestures and unexpected orchestration -- including a rare solo for often under-utilized Eb Clarinet -- create a work that's equal parts nostalgic and fresh -- warm yet electric.

Barry writes, "It was a very Bob Boss-like experience. At the center of the piece is a silly motif in the timpani, which sounds like someone playing bongos, as well as some quirky horn lines."

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

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University of California Berkeley Wind Ensemble I (Matthew Sadowski, conductor) – 28 February 2020
University of Georgia (Athens) Hodgson Wind Ensemble (Cynthia Johnston Turner, conductor) – 17 January 2020
University of Georgia (Athens) Hodgson Wind Ensemble (Cynthia Johnston Turner, conductor) – 1 October 2019
Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) Wind Symphony (Don L. Peterson, conductor) – 1 November 2018
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) Symphonic Band (Kelvin Jones, conductor; Lauren Slay, clarinet) – 9 November 2017
University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) Wind Ensemble (Kevin Sedatole, conductor) – 24 February 2017
University of Texas (Austin) Wind Ensemble (Tiffany Galus, conductor) – 23 October 2016
Winds of the Mountain Empire (Wise, Va.) (Donald W. Sorah, conductor) – 17 July 2016

Works for Winds by This Composer

Boomba (2015)
Endeavor
Like Our Fathers Before Us (2014)
The Native Inhabitants of San Pateo (2019)

Resources

Michael Barry website Accessed 18 October 2016