Cambrian Explosion

From Wind Repertory Project
Richard Saucedo

Richard Saucedo


Subtitle: Dedicated to the Bethune Environmental Action Team


General Info

Year: 2010
Duration: c. 3:10
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $95.00; (digital) - $95.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

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

  • Bass Drum
  • Bongos
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Glockenspiel
  • Marimba
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The Cambrian period of our planet's geological history, about 500 million years ago, saw an explosion of plant and animal diversity evolving into many of the complex life forms familiar today. An "explosion" of music forms and surprises are presented in this fast-paced and powerful work for mature bands. A recurring mallet and timpani pattern provides unity amidst a diverse musical palette ranging from jazzy to celebratory. The sudden appearance of the familiar hymn For the Beauty of the Earth is both stunning and dramatic as it ties the entire work together.

- Program Note from publisher


Commissioned by the Bethune Collegiate Institute Concert Band, Dennis Carpenter, Director, Toronto, Ontario. Dedicated to the Bethune Environmental Action Team.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Indiana: ISSMA JUNIOR BAND GROUP I


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Saucedo, R. (2010). Cambrian Explosion [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.