Imperium (flex)

From Wind Repertory Project
Michael Sweeney

Michael Sweeney


General Info

Year: 1992 / 2020
Duration: c. 2:00
Difficulty: I-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $45.00   |   Score Only (print) - $5.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Violin

Part 2

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Violin

Part 3

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Horn in F
  • Violin
  • Viola

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba
  • Cello

Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This composition is built primarily on a three-note melodic motif (concert G, F and Ab). In addition, a two-measure pulsating rhythmic pattern is used as a unifying element throughout. These two musical ideas are developed using a variety of harmonic and textural settings to create dramatic points in the music as well as a final sense of resolution.

- Program Note from score


Media


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