Skandhas

Martha Mooke

General Info

Year: 2015
Duration: c. 14:00
Difficulty: VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Martha Mooke
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown

Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
C Flute I-II-III-IV
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
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
Double Bass
Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-VI, including:

Bass Drum
Claves
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal
Glockenspiel
Hi-Hat
Marimba
Rainstick
Roto Toms
Shaker
Splash Cymbals
Suspended Cymbal
Tam Tam
Tambourine
Timbales
TomToms
Triangle
Tubular Bells
Vibraphone
Wind Chimes
Woodblock

Program Notes

The Sanskrit word "skandha" means "heap" or "aggregate." According to Buddhist teachings, each being is a combination of five aggregates of existence, known as the Five Skandhas. They are called aggregates as they work together to produce a sentient being. These aggregates are Form, Sensation, Perception, Mental formations and Consciousness. The aggregates are also governed by the principle of impermanence and thus undergo constant change.

Skandhas is commissioned by the University of St. Thomas Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Dr. Matthew J. George, conductor.

- Program Note by Composer

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State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

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University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minn.) Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Matthew J. George, conductor) - 15 March 2015 *Premiere Performance*

Works for Winds by This Composer

Kayomatique (2017)
Skandhas (2015)
X-ING (2012)

Resources

The Horizon Leans Forward…, compiled and edited by Erik Kar Jun Leung, GIA Publications, 2021, p. 427.
Martha Mooke website - Accessed 4 March 2021
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