Divertimento for Eleven Wind Instruments
General Info
Year: 2004
Duration: c. 19:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $140.00 | Score Only (print) - $22.00
Movements
1. Intrada – 1:30
2. Cantilena – 2:00
3. Capriccio – 3:35
4. Prelude & Tarantella – 3:25
5. Siciliano - 4:55
6. Finale - 4:05
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The Harvard Dictionary of Music defines a divertimento as "an instrumental composition written primarily for entertainment, and hence in a rather light vein. These works are generally written for small ensembles, and consist of a number (three to ten) of relatively short movements. "
The Divertimento for Eleven Wind Instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, bassoon, 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba) consists of six movements in varying styles. The suite begins with a stately Intrada, written in a festive, march-like style. The Cantilena is a lyrical work, tinged with a sense of melancholy. The Capriccio is light-hearted in nature and is played at a fast tempo throughout. Prelude & Tarantella begins with a plaintive chant-like melody, which transforms into a furious "dance of the spider." The Siciliano is in a flowing, lyrical style. The Finale utilizes a five-part rondo form. It is virtuosic in nature and is brimming with high energy and good spirits.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Ohio State University (Columbus) Chamber Ensemble (Phil Day, conductor) - 8 February 2021
- University of Central Florida (Orlando) Chamber Winds (Danny Santos, conductor) – 03 December 2019
- University of North Dakota (Bismarck) Wind Ensemble (James Popejoy, conductor) – 6 November 2019
- Harding University (Searcy, Ark.) Wind Ensemble (Mike Chance, conductor) - 19 April 2018
Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- Jet Stream (Flex instrumentation) (2016/2020)
- Tesla's Dream (Flex instrumentation) (2018/2020)
All Wind Works
- Absolutely Sousa (as arranger) (2017)
- Aegean Symphony (2003)
- Burnin'! (2016)
- Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble (2006)
- Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble (2012)
- Dance Diabolique (2006)
- Dark Prophecy (2014)
- Detonation (2020)
- Divertimento for Eleven Wind Instruments (2004)
- Fanfare for a Celebration (2011)
- Fanfare for a Festive Occasion (2002)
- Heavy Metal Suite (Brass Ensemble) (2003)
- Heavy Metal Suite (Wind Ensemble) (2003/2006)
- Jet Stream (2016)
- Jet Stream (Flex instrumentation) (2016/2020)
- Joy Ride (2018)
- Joyous Overture (2002)
- Juggernaut (2015)
- La Belle Ame (2020)
- Luminance (2015)
- Nemesis (2013)
- Overture for the Heroes (2021)
- Prairie Dance (2013)
- Quintology (2010)
- Revolution (2017)
- River of Fire (2019)
- Shock Wave (2014)
- Sirocco (2018)
- Tesla's Dream (2018)
- Tesla's Dream (Flex instrumentation) (2018/2020)
Resources
- Ziek, G. (2004). Divertimento for Eleven Wind Instruments [score]. C. Alan Publications: Greensboro, N.C.