Diversions (Lynch)
General Info
Year: 2005
Duration: c. 7:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $85.00 | Score Only (print) - $16.00
N.B. The 2001 Midwest Clinic program lists this work as published by Ludwig Music in 2002, but no confirmation of that publication has been found.
Instrumentation
Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
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
Piano
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Bongos (2)
- Chimes
- Claves
- Concert Toms (3)
- Congas (2)
- Crash Cymbals
- Crotales
- Marimba
- Rainstick
- Snare Drum (Piccolo)
- Suspended Cymbal
- Tambourine
- Tam-Tam
- Triangle
- Vibraphone
- Wind Chimes
- Wood Block
- Woodstock Chimes
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Diversions for Wind Ensemble is based upon the idea of conflict and resolution. It is highly organic in that all of the melodic and harmonic material of the piece are derived from the opening two gestures. The ascending fifth motive stated by two clarinets takes on a dominant role and becomes an aggressive theme presented in the brass in the key of C Lydian. This gesture represents the forceful and aggressive impulses of human nature. The lyrical woodwind statement in the key of D-flat major is by contrast gentle and introspective.
The initial conflict dissipates into a dance-like section incorporating elements of both themes. A free and improvisational interlude leads to a lyrical chorale presented in both keys by woodwind, then brass choirs. The dance material is alluded to again in a dissonant manner leading to a joyous climax. Diversions concludes with a final peaceful resolution of conflict and dissonance with D-flat and C finding a harmonious union in the final D-flat major seven chord.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
- Audio CD: Northshore Concert Band (John P. Lynch, conductor) – 2001
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Northshore Concert Band (Barrington, Ill.) (John P. Lynch, conductor) – 22 December 2001 (2001 Midwest Clinic)
Works for Winds by this Composer
- Diversions (2005)
- Prelude No. 22 (as transcriber) (c. 1722/2013)
- Were You There? (2006)