Caliber

From Wind Repertory Project
Erik Morales

Erik Morales


General Info

Year: 2012
Duration: c. 4:13
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Co.
Cost: Score and Parts - $65.00   |   Score Only - $10.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
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
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Synthesized Bass (opt.)
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Crotales
  • Gong
  • Marimba
  • Snare Drum
  • Tom-Tom, large
  • Wind Chimes


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Caliber was inspired by the inner workings of a mechanical wristwatch. In the realm of wristwatches, "caliber" is the term used to signify a specific watch movement by the designation of numbers and letters. The piece mimics the rhythmic qualities of clockwork, with broad, flowing melodies provided in contrast. C-minor scale fragments are traded among the winds for a mechanical sound, while the percussion section contributes the ticking. The tempo was chosen because it closely matches the pulse of a watch movement when playing eighth note in cut time.

-Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

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Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

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