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Cambrian Explosion
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Contents
General Info
Year: 2010
Duration: c. 3:15
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $95.00; (digital) - $95.00 | Score Only (print) - $10.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
English Horn
Bassoon I-II
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-VI
(percussion detail needed)
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The Cambrian period of our planet's geological history, about 500 million years ago, saw an explosion of plant and animal diversity evolving into many of the complex life forms familiar today. An "explosion" of music forms and surprises are presented in this fast-paced and powerful work for mature bands. A recurring mallet and timpani pattern provides unity amidst a diverse musical palette ranging from jazzy to celebratory. The sudden appearance of the familiar hymn For the Beauty of the Earth is both stunning and dramatic as it ties the entire work together.
- Program Note by publisher
Commissioned by the Bethune Collegiate Institute Concert Band, Dennis Carpenter, Director, Toronto, Ontario. Dedicated to the Bethune Environmental Action Team.
- Program Note from score
Commercial Discography
None discovered thus far.
Media
State Ratings
- Indiana: ISSMA JUNIOR BAND GROUP I
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) Concert Band (Randall O. Coleman, conductor) – 6 November 2016
- Redwood High School (Larkspur, Calif.) Wind Ensemble (John Mattern, conductor) – December 2012
Works for Winds by this Composer
- Along an English Countryside (2012)
- American Barndance (2009)
- Angelic Festival
- Antares (1999)
- As Tears Fall on Dawn's New Light
- Asian Folk Rhapsody
- At the End of the Rainbow (2016)
- Awakening Hills (2003)
- Beyond the Clouds and Into the Heavens! (2013)
- A Brass Thing (as arranger) (2005/2007)
- Cambrian Explosion (2010)
- Carol of the Night (2003)
- Celtic Christmas, A
- Chorale and Presto
- Christmas Festival Overture
- Confluence (2010)
- Dashing Through the Snow (2005)
- Dreamsong (2006)
- Earth, Wind and Fire in Concert (as arranger) (1996)
- Fanfare for Justice (2018)
- Fanfare for the Third Planet (2004)
- Fantasy on Keystone Chorale
- Fantasy on a Theme by Samuel Barber
- Fantasy on an Irish Air
- Finale to "Symphony No 3" (as arranger)
- Fives Prevail!, The
- Flash in the Pan! (2014)
- Flight of the Thunderbird (2004)
- Forever Holding Close the Memories (2009)
- Full Tilt (2008)
- Georgian Court Fanfare
- Groovee! (2010)
- Heroes Near and Far (2016)
- Hymn for the Cream and Crimson
- In Perfect Silence, I Often Gaze at the New Stars (2012)
- Into the Clouds! (2007)
- Jubilancelation! (2017)
- Looking Past the Shadows (2009)
- The Lullaby in the Mirror (2017)
- Nightsong (2003)
- Noel
- Ode to Greensleeves
- Of Gale Force Winds
- Quest for the Mountain Top
- Persistence (2004)
- Regal Fanfare
- Rendezvous With the Other Side
- Rhythm Danse (2007)
- Risk: Everything for a Dream (2015)
- Rondo for Band
- Shooting Stars (2011)
- Sky Dance (2010)
- Snow Caps (2004)
- Song and Dance
- Song of the Gandy Dancers (2007)
- Spirit of the Falcon
- Spy Ring (2017)
- Sure on this Shining Night (as arranger)
- Symphony I (Saucedo)
- Temecula Valley Fanfare
- To This Heartbeat There is No End
- Triumphant Fanfare (1997)
- Ukrainian Bell Carol (as arranger) (1904/2004)
- Valley Montage and Celebration (2015)
- Walking into History (2010)
- What a Wonderful World (as arranger)
- Whirlwind(s)
- With Each Sunset (2005)
- Wind Dances (2018)
- Windsprints (2003)
Resources
- Saucedo, R. (2010). Cambrian Explosion [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.
