Three Ostinatos

From Wind Repertory Project
Roger Zare

Roger Zare


General Info

Year: 2015
Duration: c. 10:30
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Roger Zare
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $115.00   |   Score Only (print) - $15.00


Movements

1. Movement 1- 4:00
2. Movement 2 – 4:10
3. Movement 3 – 2:25


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II-III
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
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-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion I-II-III-IV

  • Bells
  • Bass Drum
  • Glockenspiel
  • Marimba
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Tam-Tam
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Each movement of Three Ostinatos is based on a different repeated rhythmic pattern that spans the entire movement. The first movement moves like clockwork at a walking pace. Long melodies arc high above a mechanical ostinato that gradually transforms as the music proceeds. The euphonium and tuba are showcased with solos as the music eventually comes full circle, returning to the opening at the close.

The middle movement is haunting and lush, cast in a slow and cantabile 7/8 meter. The main melody is first played by a solo clarinet, who is joined by piccolo and vibraphone before the whole ensemble joins in. After an expansive climax, a solo horn gives a nostalgic return to the main theme. Closing the work is a quick polymetric celebration, overlaying melodies and rhythms in 5/8, 7/8, 3/4, and 3/2 and bringing the work to a energetic close.

- Program Note by composer


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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  • University of Cincinnati (Ohio) College-Conservatory of Music Wind Ensemble (Thomas Gamboa, conductor) - 9 February 2022
  • Illinois State University (Normal) Symphonic Winds (Anthony Marinello, III, conductor) – 23 March 2018
  • University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) Symphonic Band (Benjamin Lorenzo, conductor) – 1 May 2016
  • Oyster Bay (N.Y.) High School Wind Ensemble (Matthew Sisia) - 15 December 2015 - *Premiere Performance*


Works for Winds by This Composer

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Resources

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