Bora Bora

Scott Boerma

Subtitle: Suite for Band

General Info

Year: 2004
Duration: c. 11:00
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Neil A Kjos Company
Cost: Score and Parts - $140.00 | Score Only - $14.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
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
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

Bass Drum
Crash Cymbals
Crotales
Conga
Drum Shell (low and high)
Glockenspiel
Mark Tree
Suspended Cymbal
Triangle
Vibraphone

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

Located northwest of Tahiti, Bora Bora has been described by James Michener, author of Tales of the South Pacific, as "The most beautiful island in the world". This suite in three connected movements musically illustrates the grandeur, beauty, and native traditions of this paradise.

I. Otemanu (Tombstone Mountain). Jutting from the center like a granite tombstone, Mount Otemanu is the defining centerpiece of the majestic, mountainous island. In contrast with the precipice is the lush, palm-covered landscape and quiet daily life. This movement opens with a view from the arriving plane as the clouds suddenly break, revealing the ominous Mt. Otemanu.

II. Moana (Lagoon). Surrounded by a continuous ring of coral and motus (small coral islands), the main island's protected lagoon is a turquoise paradise, teeming with an exotic array of sea life. This movement begins at the sparkling surface, descends into the multi-colored "other-world", and casually observes the endless array of exotic fish, rays, and sharks. As the diver ascends back to the shimmering surface, the distant sounds of drums can be heard.

III. Nuna'a (The People). Based upon traditional sounds of Bora Boran chant, song, and dance, this movement describes an evening gathering of the people. Truly isolated from the rest of the world, the people of Bora Bora have clung to a quiet traditional primitive life. Although the chant and song are flowing and soothing, the dance is frenetic and sensual.

- Program Note by composer

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Media

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State Ratings

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Performances

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Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion) Wind Ensemble (Michael Flanagin, conductor) – 15 November 2019
Beloit (Wisc.) College Wind Ensemble (Glenn Wilfong, conductor) - Spring 2014

Works for Winds by This Composer

Resources

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