Passacaglia (Jackson)
From Wind Repertory Project
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General Info
Year: 2006
Duration: c. 6:40
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Maecenas/Masters Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $100.00 | Score Only - $35.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Contra Alto Clarinet
Soprano Sax
Alto Sax I-II
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
Trumpet (in Bb) I-II-III
Horn I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:
(percussion breakdown needed)
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
There is no specific programme to this piece except that it was originally conceived as the finale of a Symphony for 32 horns, and it was Tim Reynish – himself a distinguished former professional horn player of course – who suggested that I rework it for symphonic winds.
One of the great strengths of the original line-up, particularly in this movement, is the ensemble’s capacity to create a really homogeneous sound, and as I considered the new version I had it in mind to exploit this feature. I hope the result is something band directors will enjoy using to work on the blending of sounds and balance within the wind ensemble. It’s also a soundworld which particularly suits the passacaglia form, with its uninterrupted flow and development of ideas, the continuous unfolding variations and expansion of material over and ever-present, underlying motif (the motif here is heard initially on unison clarinets and bassoons underpinned by bass drum strokes).
Like most passacaglias, the pulse is steady, and it begins in a rather solemn, contemplative mood. As the work progresses, though the spirit is transformed, with more rapid musical figures increasingly emerging contrapuntally from the texture to bring it (I hope!) to a triumphantly positive conclusion.
Program Note by Timothy Jackson
Commercial Discography
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Video Link
- Video Performance: NYSSMA Zone 1 Senior High Music Festival (Timothy Reynish, conductor)
State Ratings
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Recent Performances
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- Chethams School Wind Orchestra (Tim Reynish, conductor) – 15 March 2008
- National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales (Tim Reynish, conductor) – 5 & 6 March 2008
Additional Works for Winds by this Composer
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Additional Resources
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