Scorch

From Wind Repertory Project
Chris Evan Hass

Chris Evan Hass


General Info

Year: 2019 / 2021
Duration: c. 2:15
Difficulty: I-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Murphy Music Press
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00   |   Score Only (print) - $20.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute/Oboe
B-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet
Horn in F
Trombone/ Euphonium/Bassoon
Tuba
Percussion I-II-III-IV-V, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bongos (optional)
  • Cabasa
  • Claves
  • Djembe (or Conga)
  • Marimba
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Scorch is a fiery and exciting work for young band, inspired by the scorching hearts of African deserts. The piece depicts this terrain by utilizing the Phrygian and Phrygian Dominant scales that are commonly found in Egyptian music and featuring African Afro-Cuban percussion instruments, including the cabasa, claves and djembe. The piece contains two rhythmically similar melodic themes that alternate throughout the piece. These melodies are typically found in the higher voices of the ensemble and continuously heat up and build towards an exciting, boisterous ending.

Commissioned by a consortium of 20 band directors.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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