Pixels

Jess Kady

General Info

Year: 1990
Duration: c. 7:05
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Jess Kady
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown

Instrumentation

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

Bass Drum
Bongos
Claves
Drum Set
Egg Shaker
Gong
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Triangle
Wind Chimes
Xylophone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Pixels was envisioned to be an expression of the “information overload” that comes from the Internet, and largely from streamed video. The intent is to take the listener on a high-energy ride from start to finish, which is assisted by the inclusion of electric bass and a dedicated drum set. The beginning of the piece is mysterious and questioning, but quickly forms into a rattling groove. The underpinning grooves presented in the first sections are often rephrased and combined with different overarching melodies, reaching similar high points before rebuilding. After a pensive soprano saxophone solo, the energy is rebuilt and flourishes into a massive grand finale.

- Program Note by composer

Media

Audio: Reference recording. MIDI realization

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, Wash.) Wind Ensemble (Edwin Powell, conductor) – 22 March 2018 (CBDNA 2018 Western/Northwestern Conference, Rohnert Park, Calif.)*Premiere Performance*
Pacific Lutheran University (Parkland, Wash.) Wind Ensemble (Edwin Powell, conductor) – 11 March 2018

Works for Winds by This Composer

Life Cycles (2011)
Pixels (2018)

Resources

Jess Kady, personal correspondence, March 2018
Jess Kady website Accessed 20 March 2018
Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble concert program, 11 March 2018