Firing on All Cylinders

From Wind Repertory Project
Matt Conaway

Matt Conaway


General Info

Year: 2019
Duration: c. 5:55
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $124.00   |   Score Only (print) - $30.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Contra-Alto 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
  • Brake Drum
  • Concert Toms (4)
  • Hi-Hat
  • Marimba
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tam-Tam
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The cliché "firing on all cylinders" means to be working at the greatest level of efficiency, and with maximum activity and productivity. In this composition, I created a rhythmically intense soundscape that portrays those simultaneous ideas of activity and efficiency. As rhythmically involved as it is, the peak tempo is relatively laid back, borderline casual considering the number of meter changes. Above all else, I wanted the piece to be exciting for the audience and performers, a great closing piece to a demanding concert.

- Program Note by composer


Written for the Purdue University Wind Ensemble, Jay S. Gephart, conductor.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

  • Texas: V. Complete


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Conaway, M. (2019). Firing on All Cylinders: For Concert Band [score]. C.L. Barnhouse: Oskaloosa, Iowa.
  • Perusal score