Moving Parts
General Info
Year: 2003
Duration: c. 8:40
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: David Sampson
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown
Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
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 I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:
- Anvil
- Bass Drum
- Bell Tree
- Bongos
- Castanets
- Claves
- Cowbells (2)
- Glockenspiel
- Guiro
- Maracas
- Marimba
- Ratchet
- Slapstick
- Snare
- Suspended cymbal
- Tambourine
- Temple blocks (2)
- Triangle
- Tubular bells
- Woodblocks (2)
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Moving Parts was written during the spring of 2003 for the Randolph High School Wind Ensemble, David Aulenbach, music director. Writing for wind ensemble was a new direction for me since I had previously concentrated my efforts on chamber music, vocal and orchestral composition. What I realized through this work was that the wind ensemble possessed a tremendous dynamic range and color palette. Since there are so many diverse instruments within the three family groups (woodwinds, brass and percussion), it was exhilarating to be able to play with all of the options. This work will certainly be only the first of many compositions for this ensemble.
The title, incidentally, was created by my then-fourteen-year-old son, Mark, who upon hearing it for the first time played on my computer said it sounded like a “bunch of moving parts, like a machine.” With a little editing, Moving Part was born.
- Program Note by composer
The title reflects the energetic and rhythmic mood of the composition, which establishes a feeling of forward momentum while capturing the beautiful and lyrical melodic lines. The opening section filled with driving rhythms and distinct melodies eventually yields to a slower, mesmerizing setting featuring flute, oboe, and clarinet soloists. The piece ends with a colossal buildup to a dramatic pause, followed by a final, fractured statement of the primary rhythmic motive.
- Program Note from the University of Texas Concert Band concert program, 19 February 2018
Media
- Audio CD: Rutgers Wind Ensemble (William Berz, conductor) - 2006
- Audio CD: Carlton J. Kell High School Wind Symphony (David McGrath, conductor) - 2010
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Ithaca (N.Y.) College Wind Ensemble (1st Lt. Brandon Hults, guest conductor) - 9 March 2023
- University of Texas (Austin) Symphony Band (Clifton Croomes, conductor) – 28 March 2022
- Tarleton State University (Stephenville, Tx.) Wind Ensemble (David Robinson, conductor) – 2 October 2018
- University of Texas (Austin) Symphony Band (Pamornpan Komolpamorn, conductor) – 19 February 2018
- Michigan State University (East Lansing) Symphony Band (David Thornton, conductor) – 26 September 2017
- Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.) Symphonic Band (Shawn. D. Vondran, conductor) – 2 June 2017
- University of Nebraska (Lincoln) Symphonic Band (Anthony Falcone, conductor) – 28 April 2017
- Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) Wind Symphony (Donald L. Peterson, conductor) – 7 April 2016
- Carlton J. Kell High School (Marietta, Ga.) Wind Symphony (David McGrath, conductor) – 17 December 2010 (2010 Midwest Clinic)
- University of Michigan Concert Band (Rodney Dorsey, conductor) – 11 October 2010
- University of North Texas (Denton) Wind Symphony (Eugene Migliaro Corporon, conductor) – 26 March 2009 (CBDNA 2009 National Conference, Austin, Tx.)
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Double Back (2015)
- Legend (2011)
- Moving Parts (2003)
- Outburst (2006)
- Serenade
Resources
- David Sampson website Accessed 7 April 2016