And a time
The title is intentionally written in lower case: and a time
General Info
Year: 2005
Duration: c. 6:25
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $90.00 | Score Only (print) - $15.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
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
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano
Percussion I-VI, including:
- Bells
- Chimes
- Finger Cymbals
- Marimba
- Suspended Cymbal
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The evocative opening, with its ever-changing themes and instrumentation, portrays those emotions one encounters when contemplating potentially life-changing decisions. Daily routines, with the issues and conflicts that often generate a “grass is greener” mentality, are portrayed in the agitated middle section. The tranquil closing recalls earlier material in an affirmation of those values which retain true importance in one’s life.
and a time was originally composed as part of a doctoral project designed to create accessible mixed-wind chamber music for young performers. The instrumentation utilized ten players in a double-quintet (woodwind, brass) format and was completed under the guidance of Dr. Paul Rudy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. The present setting for full band draws upon the larger wind resources available while also making extended use of the mallet percussion color. It was premiered by the High Plains Music Camp Faculty Band at Fort Hays State University in July of 2003 under the direction of the composer.
The composer is most grateful to Mr. Dean Kranzler, Professor of Percussion at Fort Hays State University, for his assistance in the preparation of this work.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- University of Nevada (Reno) Symphonic Band (Stephen Rochford, conductor) – 15 March 2006 (CBDNA 2006 Western/Northwestern Division Conference, Reno, Nev.)
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Adventures of Wynde Ding Wham
- and a time (2003)
- Salute! (2015)
- Sunstorm (2006)
Resources
- Jeff Jordan website Accessed 18 August 2017
- Jordan, Jeff. (2005). and a time [score]. C. Alan: Greensboro, N.V.
- Lamb, Brian. "and a time." In Teaching Music through Performance in Band. Volume 6, edit. & comp. by Richard Miles, 302-306. Chicago: GIA Publications, 2007.