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Sea Shanty Variations
Contents
General Info
Year: 2013
Duration: c. 1:30
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: J.W. Pepper
Cost: Score and Parts - $40.00 | Score Only - $5.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Soprano Clarinet
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium (Bass Clef & Treble Clef)
Tuba
Percussion I-II-III, including:
- Bass Drum
- Snare Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Bells
- Slapstick
- Tambourine
- Tom-Tom
- Vibra-slap
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
With images of sailors hoisting the sail and swabbing the deck, this work is based on the well-known chanty Drunken Sailor.This rhythmical work also give you the opportunity to teach theme and variations. Let's hoist the anchor and go.
-Program Note by J.W. Pepper
Get ready to hoist anchor and set sail with this dramatic theme and variations based on the well-known shanty Drunken Sailor. Experience the jaunty, swashbuckling theme as it is passed throughout the band and developed in captivating ways. Steeped in nautical lore, this engaging work is certain to be a concert favorite. All hands on deck!
-Program Note by FJH Music
Sea Shanty Variations is based on the well-known sea song Drunken Sailor, taking the shanty through an introduction, main theme, three variations, and dramatic conclusion. The first variation introduces a countermelody in the upper woodwinds. The second variation bounces the melody around the different instrument families. A short transition builds to the third variation, labeled “All Hands on Deck!”, during which the countermelody returns as the full ensemble drives to an exciting finish. Sea Shanty Variations is dedicated to the John Middleton Elementary School 5th Grade Band, Skokie, Illinois.
-Program Note by McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band
Commercial Discography
None discovered thus far.
Audio Links
State Ratings
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Recent Performances
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- McCracken Middle School (Skokie, Ill.) Symphonic Band (David Morrison, conductor) - 18 December 2013 (2013 Midwest Clinic)
- Capital University Wind Band Invitational and Concert Band Reading Session (Kent White, conductor) - 22 November 2013
Works for Winds by this Composer
- The Big Mambo (2015)
- Cloud Gate
- Friends of Freedom (2006)
- The Greatest Gift (2017)
- Mad Dash (2016)
- Sea Shanty Variations (2013)
- Song of the Blacksmith, The (as arranger)
- Spyscape
- Starry Night (2015)
- Teleportation (2016)
- To Sail Beyond the Stars
- Voyage of the Dragon Armada (2017)
- Wobbly Unicycle, The
