Devonian, The (flex)

From Wind Repertory Project
Russell Holland

Russell Holland


Subtitle: 4 Part Flex Ensemble – All Instruments


General Info

Year: 2019 / 2020
Duration: c. 2:40
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Russell Holland Music, through J.W. Pepper
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $40.00; (digital) - $40.00   |   Score Only (print) - $5.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Soprano Recorder
  • E-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Piano
  • Bells
  • Violin

Part 2

  • Oboe
  • Soprano Recorder
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Piano
  • Violin

Part 3

  • Oboe
  • English Horn
  • Alto Recorder (transposed)
  • E-flat Alto Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • Horn in F
  • Piano
  • Xylophone
  • Guitar

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • Tenor/Bass Recorder
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • Contra-Alto Clarinet
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Baritone T.C.
  • Tuba
  • Bass
  • Electric Bass
  • Piano
  • Marimba
  • Guitar
  • Cello

Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Triangle
  • Tubular Bells


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Paleontology is one of my many interests. The Devonian period was known as the "age of fish". The Dunkleosteus was the apex predator of the time, with guillotine-like bone plate teeth and a tremendous and terrifying body plan that was unlike anything we have today.

Every transposition in four-part harmony is available in the flex arrangement so any group of musicians can play this piece.

- Program Note by composer


Performance Notes

Suggested instrument placement as listed but any is acceptable. Certain instruments may be limited by range -- refrain from low instruments being too close together.


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


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